New Hire Announcement

We keep you updated with the latest news from Martin Hood and helpful information whenever there is a change to employment or tax laws.

New Hire Announcement

September 29, 2017

New Hire Announcement

We are extremely pleased to announce the hiring of a new staff member! Tim Pien Tim is a graduate from the University…

Agribusiness Team at MHFA

September 27, 2017

Agribusiness Team at MHFA

Welcome to our friendly fall refresher about the Agribusiness Team we have here at MHFA. Services Offered -    Accounting Services for Farms (Including Bookkeeping)…

Tax Deadlines Extended Due to Recent Hurricanes

September 20, 2017

Tax Deadlines Extended Due to Recent Hurricanes

In the past month or so, terrible storms have rocked the coastlines of the southeastern United States. The IRS is coming through…

New Hire Announcement

September 6, 2017

New Hire Announcement

Martin, Hood, Friese and Associates is pleased to announce the hiring of three new staff members! Left to right: Cody Emberson, Diana…

Upcoming Changes for Not-for-Profit Financial Statements

August 18, 2017

Upcoming Changes for Not-for-Profit Financial Statements

New standards will be in effect for the financial statements of Non-Profit entities with fiscal years beginning after 12/15/17. Read up on…

Forest Fires and Internal Controls

August 9, 2017

Forest Fires and Internal Controls

Authored by Greg Douglas, Senior Manager  I recently had the opportunity to travel to Colorado with a group from my church to…

Sales Tax Filings: Can a “Zero Return” Protect Your Business in the Future?

August 4, 2017

Sales Tax Filings: Can a “Zero Return” Protect Your Business in the Future?

Can a “zero return” protect your business in the future? There are many reasons a business may not need to charge sales…

College Tax Credits and Deductions

July 26, 2017

College Tax Credits and Deductions

It’s that time of year again when kids are starting or going back to college. So naturally there can be lots of…

Illinois Tax Hike — What You Need to Know

July 18, 2017

Illinois Tax Hike — What You Need to Know

Illinois lawmakers recently passed a spending plan which includes a hike in Illinois income taxes for taxpayers. Here is a short overview…

Article: How Much Money Does It Take to Become a Farmer?

July 13, 2017

Article: How Much Money Does It Take to Become a Farmer?

Introduction written by Jeff Livesay: I ran across this article last week and thought about how diverse and talented one has to…