Transfer pricing is not about finding a perfect number. It is about building a defensible position grounded in data, comparability, and how your business actually operates.
Estate planning often begins with a simple question: should your plan be centered around a will or a trust? This conversation explores how the two structures differ, how probate fits into the process, and why thoughtful planning helps ensure assets transfer as intended.
Estate planning is more than drafting a will – it’s about aligning your assets, beneficiaries, and tax strategy into one cohesive plan. In this episode, Chris Klug and Gina Lee explain how thoughtful coordination and ongoing review safeguard both your wealth and your legacy.
In Part 2 of our FBAR and FATCA series, Rudo Mugwagwa and Gina Lee move from understanding the rules to addressing where filings most often break down and how to avoid those issues.
This episode discusses the FBAR and FATCA frameworks, common misunderstandings, and the consequences of getting compliance wrong.
Entering the U.S. market involves far more than forming an entity- it requires thoughtful planning across incentives, compliance, and exit strategy. In this episode, Chris Klug and Gina Lee unpack the federal, state, and cross-border tax considerations non-U.S. businesses must address once U.S. operations begin.
From first contact to post-closing integration, M&A transactions demand structure, foresight, and resilience. In this episode, we explain how understanding the process helps owners navigate risk, timing, and negotiation more effectively.
For non-U.S. companies, the decision to operate in the U.S. is as much a tax decision as a business one. In this episode, we break down how footprint, structure, and financing choices shape U.S. tax exposure from day one.
A year of regulatory change has reshaped how businesses approach securities, fintech, and digital assets in the U.S. In this anniversary episode, Hazvinei Mugwagwa and Jephte Lanthia reflect on what shifted, where clarity emerged, and why adaptability is now a core business skill.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces significant and permanent changes that reshape tax planning for both individuals and businesses. In this episode, Chris Klug and Gina Lee walk through the most impactful provisions and explain where timely planning can preserve value.
What does it mean to redefine success in the practice of law? In this anniversary episode, Basswood’s founders discuss their values, the story behind the Basswood name, and why true partnership guides how they work with clients.
Most business owners don’t realize how closely succession planning, estate planning, and exit strategy are connected. In this episode, we walk through what business succession planning really involves and why proactive planning matters.
