MAY 2018
Welcome to this month's edition of the Tax and Business Alert. Our goal is to provide you with current articles on various tax and business topics. The articles are intended to keep you up to date on trends and issues that may impact your business and personal financial affairs.  Please contact us if you have questions about any of the issues discussed.

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Everyone should have a wealth management plan. But taking a boilerplate approach could prevent you from achieving your specific goals. This article raises some key points to consider when devising a truly customized plan.



Many business owners use a calendar year as their company’s tax year. But for some companies, choosing a fiscal tax year can make more sense. This article explores the differences.



Everyone loves a juicy tax refund, but why wait to receive the money? By adjusting one’s withholding and/or estimated tax payments, a taxpayer can enjoy that money throughout the year. This article lists some circumstances under which adjustments are particularly advisable and explains how to make changes.



In an increasingly globalized society, many people choose to open offshore accounts to deposit a portion of their wealth. This article details how to disclose offshore accounts to the federal government and explains the penalties that can result from failing to do so.






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