Illinois Angel Investment Program
March 31, 2016
The Illinois Angel Investment Program exists to draw investment dollars into early-stage, innovative companies in Illinois. Companies that qualify for the program typically...
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Do I Have to File a Gift Tax Return?
March 23, 2016
[caption id="attachment_1279" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo courtesy of Ken Teegardin on Flickr[/caption] Did you know you can give up to $14,000 to any person and...
Read MoreHousehold Employees
March 9, 2016
Do you have a nanny, an in-home health aide, or a nurse not hired through an agency? If so, you should consider whether...
Read MoreForeign Bank Reporting Requirements
March 3, 2016
[caption id="attachment_1254" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Brussels Stock Exchange[/caption] Do you have a bank account overseas? Do you have a retirement plan in another country? If...
Read MoreDenise Martin: 2016 ATHENA Award Recipient
February 18, 2016
[caption id="attachment_1228" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Image courtesy of The News-Gazette[/caption] Martin, Hood, Friese & Associates is extremely proud to share the news that partner Denise...
Read MoreTen Ideas for Financial Wellness
February 12, 2016
There is more to financial "health" than just dollars in the bank. This week, we've put together ten ways you can boost your...
Read MoreIllinois Small Business Jobs-Creation Tax Credit
February 3, 2016
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has a created a program in order to give small business owners an extra...
Read MoreIDOR Extended Deadlines Due to Floods
January 27, 2016
The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced that it will waive penalties and interest for taxpayers who cannot file or pay their taxes...
Read MoreIllinois Department of Labor – Employee Classification Act Reporting
January 20, 2016
In 2014, the Department of Labor issued a new reporting requirement for contractors who had construction services performed for it by an individual,...
Read MoreAvailability of Private Company Accounting Alternatives Continues to Grow
January 13, 2016
The Private Company Council (PCC), established in May 2012, is the primary advisory body to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on private...
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