Tax Guides
In-depth guides to help you understand your taxes — brackets, self-employment, retirement accounts, and withholding.
2025 Federal Tax Brackets
Complete rate tables for Single, Married Filing Jointly, Head of Household, and Married Filing Separately. Includes standard deductions, a worked example showing how progressive taxation actually works, and a marginal vs effective rate comparison table.
Read guide →Self-Employment Tax Guide for Freelancers
How the 15.3% FICA tax works for 1099 workers, the 92.35% base and deductible half explained, quarterly payment schedule and safe harbor rules, deductions that reduce your bill, and 1099 vs W-2 comparison.
Read guide →Roth vs Traditional IRA: Which Is Better?
Side-by-side comparison of tax treatment, contribution limits, income limits, and RMDs. When each account wins, a real 30-year math comparison, and the backdoor Roth strategy for high earners.
Read guide →How to Fill Out Your W-4 Correctly
Step-by-step through all 5 sections of the 2025 W-4 form. Common scenarios for single filers, married couples, and single parents. When to update your W-4 and how to avoid underwithholding.
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