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Tax Type Guides

Understand every type of tax you might encounter — from federal income tax to self-employment, capital gains, and beyond.

Federal Income Tax

Brackets, rates, deductions, and filing requirements

State Income Tax

State-by-state rates, rules, and reciprocity agreements

Self-Employment Tax

SE tax rate, Schedule SE, and deductions for the self-employed

Capital Gains Tax

Short-term vs long-term rates, exemptions, and strategies

Payroll Tax

FICA, Social Security, Medicare, and employer obligations

Estimated Quarterly Taxes

Deadlines, calculation methods, and penalty avoidance

Alternative Minimum Tax

Who pays AMT, exemptions, and how to minimize exposure

Estate & Gift Tax

Exemptions, rates, annual exclusion, and planning strategies

Property Tax

Assessments, appeals, deductions, and state variations

Sales Tax

State rates, online sales rules, and exemptions

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