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Recent changes to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act potentially benefit small businesses by enabling them to immediately expense more of the cost of certain property and write off most depreciable assets in the year they are placed into service. Changes affecting just about every business going forward through at least 2025 include tax rate changes […]
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The start of a new year is a great time to review your finances. Taking a personal inventory of your financial health allows you to take advantage of any opportunities you might discover to make smarter investments and save money. Consider the following questions in your financial review. You might find it helpful in deciding where you […]
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When you’re a small business, obtaining funding to help you grow is not always an easy task. That is where Small Business Administration loans, or SBA loans, can help. For eligible businesses, the SBA offers loans on terms not available through conventional loans. These loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration and serve […]
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Business assets like buildings, equipment, office furniture, copiers, and computers age, wear out and lose their value. Because their useful life is finite, the IRS allows you to, over time, recover the cost (or the basis) of qualified assets. What qualifies? Most tangible assets, items that are considered a business resource, can be depreciated. Items, […]
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Business owners face a number of challenges in growing and operating their companies, but advances in technology have simplified one facet of business – payments using remote deposit capture. Digital and mobile technology provide business owners quick access to capital, freeing up time, expanding growth options, and cutting “paperwork” down to a few clicks of […]
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Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts were made available starting September 21, 2018 thanks to a new federal law. At Texas Gulf Bank, your financial security is our number one concern. Below is an article, courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission that provides tips on how you can be proactive in protecting your credit.
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Scammers follow the news – and the money. Medicare is sending new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits, replacing your Social Security number with another number. As expected, scammers have been trying to cash in on this change. At Texas Gulf Bank, your financial security is our number one concern. Below is an article, […]
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What’s New at TGB Enhanced Online Bill Pay Coming July 18th With Texas Gulf Bank’s new, enhanced online bill pay, you will have access to an easier, faster and more convenient way to pay bills! Contact Us For More Information. COMING SOON – Upgraded Q-Line Automated Phone Banking. New features include: Speech Recognition Schedule Automatic […]
Getting Started On An Estate Plan: Essential Items and First Steps Do you ever get that running loop in your head about end of life planning? You know you need to get started, but with an overwhelming list of “essentials” and a plethora of “must do” suggestions on the internet, it’s hard to know where […]
(To Receive Electronic Communications, Use Electronic Signatures, and Conduct Business Electronically,)Please read this Federal E-SIGN Disclosure carefully and keep a copy for your records. Definitions–In this E-SIGN Disclosure, the following meanings apply: 1. “We”, “us”, “our”, and “Bank” refer to Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. and any current and future affiliates of Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. […]