Our Team
Each tax practitioner is required to obtain 15 hours of continuing education each year. Many have much more.
MARGARET "PEG" GASOW, E.A. CSA
Peg began preparing taxes in 1982. She founded and has managed Action Income Tax since its inception in November of 1984. In 1987, she passed the IRS exam that qualified her as an Enrolled Agent; which has earned her the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. Her expertise includes all areas of personal income tax and electronic filing. Annually, Peg takes 40 hours of continuing education in tax law, application and ethics. Peg received her Certified Senior Advisor designation in 2006. Contact Peg at gasow@actionincometax.com
SUE MORRISSEY
Sue has been a tax practitioner since 1980. In addition to all areas of personal income tax preparation, her area of expertise includes In-Home Day Care. Sue also prepares payroll quarterly and annual reports for Schedule C businesses. Contact Sue at morrissey@actionincometax.com
SANDRA GILLENWATER
Sandy has been a tax practitioner since 1993. She works with a wide variety of client situations and has proven herself an excellent tax law researcher and auditor. Sandy has extensive knowledge of tax law in states outside of Illinois. Contact Sandy at gillenwater@actionincometax.com
GLENN BUSSE
Glenn has worked evenings and Saturdays for Action Income Tax Service as a tax practitioner since 1994. Formerly a teacher at Galesburg High School, Glenn retired from teaching in 2008, and is now available more hours at Action. His easy manner and concern for clients has earned him a loyal following. Contact Glenn at busse@actionincometax.com
JEAN SHUMARD
Jean has been a tax practitioner with Action Income Tax Service since 1996. As an early retiree from District 205, she brought with her a wealth of computer experience. Her intelligence and infectiously optimistic personality have endeared her to staff and clients alike. Contact Jean at shumard@actionincometax.com
KEN MAURIZI
Ken joined Action Income Tax Service in 2000. A former Galesburg High School teacher, Ken took the tax practitioner course to extend retirement fun. Ken is available daytimes, Monday through Friday, to prepare your taxes. Contact Ken at maurizi@actionincometax.com
CHRISTY POTTS
Christy has been a tax practitioner with Action Income Tax Service since 2002 adding experience in multiple areas of preparation in each year. She is available evenings and Saturdays to prepare your taxes. Contact Christy at potts@actionincometax.com
DENNIS BROOKS
Dennis has been a tax practitioner with Action Income Tax Service since 2007. He has a caring attitude about his clients. Dennis avails himself of every continuing education program that comes his way. We welcome him as a member of our management team which will limit his number of clients this season. Contact Dennis at brooks@actionincometax.com
MARILYN CARLSON
2008 was Marilyn's first season at Action Income Tax Service. An entrepreneur herself, she works well with clients and is conscientious in learning all she can to further her knowledge in tax law. Contact Marilyn at carlson@actionincometax.com
PAM PADILLA
Pam has spent much of her career in Real Estate, giving her great insight to persons with rental properties and small businesses. 2008 was her first season with Action Income Tax Service. She is eager to expertly serve her clients. Contact Pam at padilla@actionincometax.com
