Taxes Why Pay Taxes?: Your Dollars at Work Watch Now 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? What Do Your Taxes Pay For? Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money. You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If… Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes. Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up. Back to Education Corner