Tax | The Shannon Hitchcock Group

Understanding tax strategies and managing your tax bill should be part of any sound financial approach. Some taxes can be deferred, and others can be managed through tax-efficient investing. With careful and consistent preparation, you may be able to manage the impact of taxes on your financial efforts.

The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

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Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

Washington Policy Research: Tariff Revenue Offsets the Costs

According to Strategas, tariffs implemented so far this year are expected to offset the cost of the tax cuts.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

Do You Owe The AMT?

If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.

Election Results Key to Estate Tax Changes in 2025

The outcome of November's presidential and congressional elections will be key to potential estate tax changes in 2025.

Data Centers At Risk of Becoming Political Liability

Data‑center infrastructure is increasingly at risk of becoming a politically sensitive issue nationwide.

How Your Bonus Is Taxed

How big a bite does the IRS take out of your bonus check – and what can you do about it?

Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting

You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.

Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?

When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.

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Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

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Articles

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

Tax Deductions You Won't Believe

Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.

Social Security Changes Are Unlikely

Strategas explains why significant changes to Social Security are unlikely, despite noisy headlines.

How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.

Finding Tax Relief Following a Catastrophic Loss

While recent law changes limit the deduction, in some cases the losses can still reduce your tax bill.

An Expat’s Guide to U.S. Taxes

Working overseas? You won’t escape the clutches of the IRS. But you may be able to ease the burden.

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Videos

The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

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