Tax | Baird's Lake Oswego Office

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.

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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Making Your Tax Bracket Work

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

Strategies for Estimated Tax Payments

Had a spike in income this year? These tax strategies can help you maximize it – without incurring trouble with the IRS

Take the Headaches Out of Tax Season

How to make your life – and your CPA’s – go a little bit smoother as you prepare your returns during the coming tax season.

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.

Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased

The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.

Underdiscussed Economic Cushions as War in Iran Continues

"Shock and awe” economic policy is helping buffer the economic fallout from the conflict with Iran.

Washington Policy Research: Tariff Revenue Offsets the Costs

According to Strategas, tariffs implemented so far this year are expected to offset the cost of the tax cuts.

What If You Get Audited?

The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.