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Do You Need an Estate Plan?

November 17, 2016

Do You Need an Estate Plan?

Your estate consists of everything you own when you die: personal property, bank accounts, investments, retirement plans, your home, business interests, and…

Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act

November 11, 2016

Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act

To improve the retirement savings of Illinois workers, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has created the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act…

Corporate Filing Deadline Update for 2017 Tax Filing Season

November 2, 2016

Corporate Filing Deadline Update for 2017 Tax Filing Season

Are you an investor in a partnership or a corporation? The federal due dates for these types of tax returns are changing,…

David Hood Named a 2016 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Recipient

October 25, 2016

David Hood Named a 2016 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Recipient

On Thursday, October 20, 2016, our firm's Managing Partner, Dave Hood, was one of several honored awardees at the annual recognition dinner…

Three Myths About Accountants: Debunked!

October 21, 2016

Three Myths About Accountants: Debunked!

Two weekends ago, a new movie came out called “The Accountant." Who knew an accountant’s life could be exciting enough to be…

New Department of Labor Rules Revise Overtime Regulations

October 12, 2016

New Department of Labor Rules Revise Overtime Regulations

In May of this year, the Department of Labor updated the Fair Labor Standards Act and issued new final rules modifying the…

Justin Overstreet Named as Man of the Year from Central Illinois Business Magazine

October 7, 2016

Justin Overstreet Named as Man of the Year from Central Illinois Business Magazine

Martin, Hood, Friese & Associates is extremely proud that Justin Overstreet, who is a Senior Manager in the Audit department, not only made…

Form 5500 Extended Filing Deadline

October 5, 2016

Form 5500 Extended Filing Deadline

Form 5500 extended filing deadline is fast approaching! If your company has a benefit plan that requires an annual audit, be aware…

New Hire Announcement

September 30, 2016

New Hire Announcement

Martin, Hood, Friese and Associates is pleased to announce the hiring of three new staff members! Left to right: Abbey Hagi, Emily…

For Businesses: Multi-State Issues for Sales and Income Taxes

September 28, 2016

For Businesses: Multi-State Issues for Sales and Income Taxes

Let’s say you run a growing business selling widgets and decide to extend your sales region into another state. You meet with…