Recent Promotions
December 22, 2016
Martin, Hood, Friese & Associates is extremely pleased to announce the following promotions at the firm: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Wade Hoey; Nick Vogel[/caption] Wade...
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Tax Strategies for Year-End
December 14, 2016
Given that lowering taxes is toward the top of President-Elect Trump's list, you might consider doing any of the following. Just remember, these suggestions...
Read MoreFarm Tax Updates
December 7, 2016
For those who own or manage farms: it's that time of year again to sit down with your tax preparer. Here's what's new for...
Read MorePension Contribution Limits Announced for 2017
November 30, 2016
From The Journal of Accountancy: The IRS announced on Thursday, October 27, 2016 that the limit on elective deferral for contributions to 401(k) plans, 403(b)...
Read MoreDo You Need an Estate Plan?
November 17, 2016
[caption id="attachment_1607" align="alignleft" width="300"] Images courtesy of Cristine Jones and Clyde Robinson on Flickr[/caption] Your estate consists of everything you own when you die:...
Read MoreIllinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act
November 11, 2016
To improve the retirement savings of Illinois workers, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has created the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act (Secure...
Read MoreCorporate Filing Deadline Update for 2017 Tax Filing Season
November 2, 2016
Are you an investor in a partnership or a corporation? The federal due dates for these types of tax returns are changing, beginning...
Read MoreDavid Hood Named a 2016 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Recipient
October 25, 2016
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, our firm's Managing Partner, Dave Hood, was one of several honored awardees at the annual recognition dinner presented...
Read MoreThree Myths About Accountants: Debunked!
October 21, 2016
Two weekends ago, a new movie came out called “The Accountant." Who knew an accountant’s life could be exciting enough to be made...
Read MoreNew Department of Labor Rules Revise Overtime Regulations
October 12, 2016
[caption id="attachment_1540" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo courtesy of Sam Greenhalgh on Flickr[/caption] In May of this year, the Department of Labor updated the Fair Labor...
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