About Martin Johnson Tax and Financial Services

Martin Accounting & Tax Services Inc was founded by Kenneth W. Martin Sr. in 1970, the year of the first Illinois Income Tax Return. Since then, the firm has grown from a one-man office to seven staff members.

After obtaining a degree in accounting, becoming a Certified Public Accountant, and working in both a corporate environment and for one of the top 25 Chicagoland accounting firms, Ken and Bonnie’s younger daughter, Amber Martin Johnson, joined the staff in 1999. While working at Martin Accounting & Tax Service, Amber completed her Master’s Degree in Taxation and became a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning.

Joe Johnson, Amber’s husband, is both a tax preparer and financial strategist. In 2007 he obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional designation. His finance background has assisted clients with a broad range of financial solutions, and he continues to consult with clients regarding their tax and financial plans.

At the start of 2006, Ken sold the business to his daughter Amber. While the business may have a new owner and slightly different name, the same policies and concern for our clients’ financial well-being remain.

Meet The Team

Amber Martin Johnson

Amber Martin Johnson, a Crystal Lake native, graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy. Her background includes working for a Fortune 500 company in International Accounting and then as a Financial Analyst in Project Accounting. After a few years of the corporate environment, she decided to pursue a career in Public Accounting and joined one of the top 25 accounting firms in the Chicagoland area prior to joining the family practice.  According to Amber, “At Martin Johnson Tax we know that being an accountant and tax consultant goes well beyond preparing 1040s and Financial Statements; we strive for service beyond the filing of tax forms and statements.”

While Amber handles a variety of individual and business tax returns and planning, her emphasis is in estates and trusts. Amber is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, and has a Master’s Degree in Taxation.

Joseph F. Johnson III

Joseph F. Johnson III, CFP ®, joined the firm after seven years with Bank One/JP Morgan Chase and Company as an Assistant Vice President in the Treasury Analytics Group. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University and earned his Certified Treasury Profession designation (also known as Certified Cash Manager designation) while working in the banking industry. Since joining the firm, he has become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP ®) Professional. Joe enjoys helping clients plan their financial future. He is available to consult with clients to prepare tax returns or discuss financial goals.