Bankrate.com

taxes

6 midyear tax moves to make

Six midyear tax moves to make
Next
1 of 8

It's finally summer, time to take a well-deserved work break. But when it comes to tax breaks, you can't take a vacation.

In fact, with the year half over, it's a perfect time to make some tax moves. You have a good idea of what your income and associated taxes will be, and you still have plenty of time to take advantage of some easy tax-cutting strategies.

A few tax moves will require you to stay on top of your taxes for a bit longer, since Congress is still working on some tax laws, including the potential resurrection of tax breaks that have expired or are scheduled to soon disappear.

So before too much more time passes, let's look at six midyear tax moves.


 

 

advertisement

Compare Rates
advertisement
Overnight Averages
Product Rate +/- Last week
30 yr fixed
3.88%
3.88%
15 yr fixed
3.21%
3.19%
5/1 ARM
2.88%
2.86%
View rates in your area:
Product Rate +/- Last week
30K Home Equity Loan
5.94%
6.00%
30K HELOC
4.77%
4.81%
50K HELOC
4.32%
4.35%
View rates in your area:
Product Rate +/- Last week
36 Mo Used Car
4.88%
4.89%
48 Mo Used Car
4.80%
4.80%
48 Mo New Car
4.03%
3.64%
View rates in your area:
Product Yield +/- Last week
6 Mo CD
0.47%
0.48%
1 Yr CD
0.76%
0.76%
5 Yr CD
1.55%
1.57%
Compare rates:
Product Rate
Low Interest Cards 10.78%
Balance Transfer Cards 16.14%
All Variable 14.52%
Compare rates:  
Looking for FREE tax advice?
From Federal and State tax law changes, to rates and tools, our expert advice will help you stay informed.
advertisement
The Internal Revenue Service's main job is to collect our tax money. And some of that tax money comes from, or is supposed to come
Partner Center
advertisement
Bankrate on Facebook