Tax | The Foutch Metzger Group

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.

Traditional IRAs vs. Roth IRAs: What's the Difference?

Which individual retirement account is right for you? It depends on your circumstances.

Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased

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

2024 Election Implications For Tariffs & Tax Legislation

Republicans secured a sweep in the 2024 election. However, slim majorities in Congress have implications for tax legislation.

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.

Data Centers At Risk of Becoming Political Liability

Data‑center infrastructure is increasingly at risk of becoming a politically sensitive issue nationwide.

Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples

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

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.

Two Important Structural Shifts Shaping the Economy

Artificial intelligence and de-globalization are shaping the world economy and policymaking for years to come.

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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

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.

Tariffs and Trade Post-SCOTUS Ruling

Strategas outlines the Supreme Court's recent ruling on tariffs and next steps amid a rapidly evolving landscape.

How Your Bonus Is Taxed

How big a bite does the IRS take out of your bonus check – and what can you do about it?

Washington Policy Research: Key Takeaways from the Tax Bill

Just before the July 4 holiday, Congress passed a significant piece of tax legislation, coined the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Traditional IRAs vs. Roth IRAs: What's the Difference?

Which individual retirement account is right for you? It depends on your circumstances.

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.

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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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