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Protecting Wealth With a Life Insurance Trust

Protecting Wealth With a Life Insurance Trust

A life insurance trust is an estate planning tool for maximizing the value of an estate passed to one's heirs. Learn how a life insurance trust works and how it may help you protect wealth.
Senate Finance releases Build Back Better text

Senate Finance releases Build Back Better text

Senate Finance Committee Build Back Better language largely leaves House Bill unchanged. SALT language omitted as well as billionaires' tax.
The Real Economy: December 2021

The Real Economy: December 2021

Nearly two years into the pandemic, there are signs that the worst of a once-in-a-century shock to the global economy is beginning to fade.
IRS releases guidance on Q4 removal of employee retention credit

IRS releases guidance on Q4 removal of employee retention credit

Employers need to react quickly to the new guidance to pay in amounts as if they were incurred on Dec. 31, 2021.
Valuing Your Business

Valuing Your Business

A business valuation helps to determine the fair market value of a company and may be needed for a variety of reasons such as buying or selling a business, transferring equity, developing an estate plan or purchasing insurance. In this video, we'll cover why you might need a valuation and the common methodologies used to determine value.
Fintech as a movement: The evolution of traditional financial services

Fintech as a movement: The evolution of traditional financial services

The fintech movement is an evolutionary business model that is occurring today in the financial services industry.
Tax Implications of the Infrastructure Act

Tax Implications of the Infrastructure Act

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. In this video, we will cover three tax-related provisions that may affect you and your business.
House passes infrastructure legislation; sends bill to President Biden

House passes infrastructure legislation; sends bill to President Biden

Bipartisan infrastructure bill passes House with bipartisan vote. President Biden expected to sign by end of next week.
Financial institutions and the phase out of LIBOR

Financial institutions and the phase out of LIBOR

We have updated our white paper regarding the fundamentals of LIBOR phase out and transition for financial institutions.
2021 year-end tax considerations for businesses

2021 year-end tax considerations for businesses

This RSM US, LLP year-end planning guide reflects the tax considerations and developments that we believe may create risk or opportunity for businesses in 2021 and beyond. It is not an exhaustive list of all tax issues that may affect your business, but it is designed to help you make informed decisions related to year-end tax planning.
President Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

President Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan with broad individual relief and new coronavirus-related funding enacted into law.
House Bill limits losses of real estate pro’s and other active losses

House Bill limits losses of real estate pro’s and other active losses

Proposed Excess Business Loss limits could hurt real estate pro’s, others with active losses, including cash losses.
Build Back Better Act – What is in and what is out?

Build Back Better Act – What is in and what is out?

After intense negotiations, some provisions were eliminated while others were rewritten in an effort to appease all Democratic members.
Pugh in the Press!

Pugh in the Press!

The team at Pugh CPAs completed a total office renovation just in time for a pandemic to hit! While we've been back in the office for months now, we've not yet hosted our big open house! In the meantime, check out this great article highlighting our upgrades!
Nonqualified deferred compensation plans and payroll tax withholding

Nonqualified deferred compensation plans and payroll tax withholding

One of the most common issues overlooked by employers relates to the special timing rule in section 3121(v)(2).