Direct File is a new tax tool to file federal taxes directly with the IRS. The online offering is currently available for more than 30 million eligible taxpayers.

Short-term capital gains tend to be when you owned an asset for a year or less before selling it for a profit. Short-term gains may be taxed at a higher rate than long-term ones.

Within tax-loss harvesting, the wash-sale rule prohibits you from writing off an investment loss, which could make your taxes higher than hoped. Learn how to identify and avoid wash sales.

The 401(k) is a common workplace retirement plan that gives employees the opportunity to invest for retirement in a tax-advantaged way. Learn how it can serve as a pillar of wealth building.

The amount of tax you pay – and withhold along the way – can have a big effect on your finances at filing time. One document can make a big difference: your W-4.

Developing a tax-savvy giving back strategy can be an important part of a comprehensive financial plan — and help make doing good an effective year-round endeavor.

Tax optimization strategies are an important consideration in overall wealth and lifestyle planning. You don’t have to move thousands of miles to benefit from “tax cliffs” – or variations in tax rules when you cross a border. 

Empower research finds that workplace savers who have taken advantage of advice interactions available through their plans are significantly better prepared for retirement than those who haven't.