The way your income is taxed differs based on whether it’s considered earned or unearned . Read on to learn more.

After decades of working and contributing to the Social Security system, many retirees assume that the benefits they've earned are exempt from federal income tax — but unfortunately, that's not always ...

Here's what to know about income tax ahead of tax season, including what it is, how it works, how to calculate it and which states don't have it.

If you receive Social Security benefits, keep in mind that you likely need to pay taxes on that money. Like many parts of the tax code, it can be complicated to figure out whether – and how much – you ...

Once your portfolio crosses the $200,000 mark, taxes start playing a much bigger role in determining your long-term returns. You might be choosing smart funds, rebalancing regularly, and thinking ...