Pension 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)...
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Do 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...
Read MoreJustin Overstreet Named as Man of the Year from Central Illinois Business Magazine
October 7, 2016
Each year, Central Illinois Business Magazine lists their 40 Under 40 -- young professionals who are lauded for their "...
Read MoreForm 5500 Extended Filing Deadline
October 5, 2016
Form 5500 extended filing deadline is fast approaching! If your company has a benefit plan that requires an annual audit, be aware that the...
Read MoreNew Hire Announcement
September 30, 2016
Martin, Hood, Friese and Associates is pleased to announce the hiring of three new staff members! [caption id="attachment_1499" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Left to right: Abbey...
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