Tax | Michael Ratkovitch

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.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

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

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The Facts About Income Tax

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

Three Tax Themes for 2025

Strategas outlines three tax themes for 2025 as President Trump looks to extend TCJA tax cuts.

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So You've Inherited Some Property...

Inheriting a noncash asset can present a set of issues. Use these tips to handle your inheritance in the best way possible.

Tariffs and Trade Post-SCOTUS Ruling

Strategas outlines the Supreme Court's recent ruling on tariffs and next steps amid a rapidly evolving landscape.

How to Make the Tax Code Work for You

When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.

Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets

An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.

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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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Washington Policy Research: Tariff Revenue Offsets the Costs

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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.

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

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

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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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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