Tax | Baird's Battle Creek 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.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

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

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The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

Election Results Key to Estate Tax Changes in 2025

The outcome of November's presidential and congressional elections will be key to potential estate tax changes in 2025.

U.S. Deficit Peaked in 2024; Set to Decrease in 2025

The U.S. deficit is expected to decrease in 2025, regardless of which party wins the presidential election.

Do You Owe The AMT?

If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.

How to Make the Tax Code Work for You

When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.

Taking Advantage of Tax-Loss Harvesting

There can be tax benefits to selling securities that have underperformed – if you’re thoughtful about it.

How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.

Washington Policy Research: Trump's Tariffs Face Legal Risk

Trump's tariffs face real legal risks, but the administration has a back-up plan.

Your Planning Guide to 2026 Taxes

Here’s what you need to know about the increased limits for gifting, retirement contributions and more in 2026.

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The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

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

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Articles

Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?

When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.

Social Security Changes Are Unlikely

Strategas explains why significant changes to Social Security are unlikely, despite noisy headlines.

Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples

Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Election Results Key to Estate Tax Changes in 2025

The outcome of November's presidential and congressional elections will be key to potential estate tax changes in 2025.

Tax Strategies You Might Be Missing Out On

How year-round tax planning decisions can impact your return come tax season.

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

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Making Your Tax Bracket Work

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

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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