IRS Gives Break to Taxpayers Whose Checks Caught in Backlog of Unopened Mail

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IRS Gives Break to Taxpayers Whose Checks Caught in Backlog of Unopened Mail

August 25, 2020

IRS Gives Break to Taxpayers Whose Checks Caught in Backlog of Unopened Mail

As IRS offices were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a backlog of millions of unopened mail pieces collected in trailers set up…

IRS Issuing Refunds Later Than Usual

August 13, 2020

IRS Issuing Refunds Later Than Usual

For taxpayers receiving a refund for the 2019 tax year, many are noticing that the check or direct-deposited funds they are expecting…

On Home Ownership and Finding a Good Contractor

July 29, 2020

On Home Ownership and Finding a Good Contractor

Living in a house for the past 25 years that is now approaching its sesquicentennial (in 2022), my wife and I have…

Recent Promotions

July 1, 2020

Recent Promotions

Martin Hood is extremely pleased to announce the following promotions at the firm: Roxann Bossenbroek Roxann Bossenbroek has been promoted to Senior…

New Hire Announcement

June 2, 2020

New Hire Announcement

Martin Hood is extremely pleased to announce the hiring of a new staff member! Kathryn Merkle joined the firm in March. She…

The Most Forgotten Tax Deductions Business Owners Should Take

May 27, 2020

The Most Forgotten Tax Deductions Business Owners Should Take

Many small business owners often don’t realize exactly what may be taken as a deduction on their entity’s tax return. Here’s a…

COVID-19 Implications for Retirement Plans

May 21, 2020

COVID-19 Implications for Retirement Plans

We hope this notice finds you safe and healthy. However, we understand the uncertain times of COVID-19 has most likely affected your…

Paycheck Checkup and Withholdings

May 14, 2020

Paycheck Checkup and Withholdings

Every year, the IRS advises you to perform a “paycheck checkup” to make sure you are having the right amount of tax…

A Few Tips on Working Remotely

May 6, 2020

A Few Tips on Working Remotely

There have been numerous changes in our lifestyles over the past few months as we are all still trying to adjust to…

Donate to Empower Illinois to Save on Illinois Income Tax

April 30, 2020

Donate to Empower Illinois to Save on Illinois Income Tax

Would you like to save on your Illinois income tax liability? If yes, consider making a donation through Empower Illinois to provide…