Post Tax Season Thoughts
April 25, 2019
[caption id="attachment_3024" align="alignleft" width="249"] Post by Denise Martin[/caption] As most of you are aware, April 15th marked the end of the dreaded tax season....
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Credit Card Benefits: Are They Taxable?
March 7, 2019
In this day and age, most credit cards come with benefits. They have cash back incentives, sign-up bonuses, referral bonuses, and many other...
Read MoreNew Hire Announcement
February 21, 2019
Martin Hood is extremely pleased to announce the hiring of two new staff members! [caption id="attachment_2933" align="aligncenter" width="532"] From left to right: Liz Dietz;...
Read MoreIdentity Protection Tips
February 12, 2019
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. You may...
Read MoreMyTax Illinois Now Accepting Filed Returns
January 31, 2019
It is that time of the year again! MyTax Illinois began accepting 2018 Individual Tax returns on January 28. Taxpayers will need to...
Read MoreUnderpayment of Estimated Tax
January 22, 2019
The IRS has expressed concern that the updated withholding calculator it released in February 2018 in association with the Tax Cuts and Jobs...
Read MoreTo Itemize or Not to Itemize?
January 9, 2019
With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to be in effect for tax years beginning with 2018, there are numerous...
Read MoreRecent Promotions
January 4, 2019
Martin Hood is pleased to announce the following promotions at the firm: [caption id="attachment_2827" align="aligncenter" width="536"] Wade Hoey, Paul Chae[/caption] Wade Hoey, pictured left, has...
Read MoreMartin Hood Announces New Partner
January 2, 2019
We are extremely pleased to announce that Justin Overstreet has been promoted to Partner at the firm. Justin graduated from the University of Illinois...
Read More2018 Year-End Tax Planning
December 14, 2018
Did you know that some fringe benefits provided to employees must be included on W-2s as taxable wages? Items such as the following should...
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