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Tax resources

Check out our extensive archive of articles, tools, and tax calculators to help you prepare your taxes this year and evaluate potential tax implications of future investment decisions.

  • The Ticker Tape

    One stop shop for a variety of tax-related articles.

  • 1099 Deadline Myth Buster

    Tax filing fact or myth? "Your brokerage account 1099 must be in the mail by January 31." Myth. Say what? That’s right, a consolidated 1099 should be postmarked by February 15… 

  • Form 1099 OID - Original Issue Discount

    If you hold covered securities with tax-exempt original issue discount (OID), it will now be reported to the IRS on Form 1099-OID. TD Ameritrade won’t report tax-exempt OID for non-covered lots.

  • Wash Sales

    Wash sale tax reporting is complex. Here’s a short, simple summary of what wash sales are, where they apply, and who tracks what for tax purposes.

  • It's Tax Time Again! Six Tips to Max Tax Savings

    Maximize your tax savings with these tips.

  • Late-Year Retirement Checkups = Great. Automating? Even Better

    Is your retirement account ready for year-end? Give it a checkup and find out.

  • Tax Liability in an IRA? Never Say Never

    An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a tax-favored vehicle used to set money aside for retirement. With a traditional IRA, you may be able to deduct your contributions from taxable income.

  • Tax Myth Buster: Corrected 1099s

    Get an understanding of corrected 1099s—and why you may be getting them.

  • It's Harvest Time: Potentially Grow Your Savings Using DRIP

    If you’re not dependent on your dividend income, our Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) could potentially be a way to automatically grow your savings. Take a look.

  • Understanding Options Tax Reporting Info on Your 1099-B

    This article is intended for option traders. Please excuse the option jargon! But even the savviest option traders can need a little help at tax time.

  • Wash Sale Rule Video

    A wash sale can be one of the more confusing rules when it comes to reporting your capital gains. 

  • Tax Efficient Investing Video

    Managing investments for tax-efficiency is an important aspect of growing a portfolio.

  • IRS and Tax Forms

    Get all of your important tax filing forms, all in one convenient place.

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