Category Archives: Tax

Do Churches Need To File Taxes?

The IRS offers a comprehensive guide for churches and religious organizations that lists benefits and responsibilities under federal tax law.  The guide serves as a quick reference guide and also outlines procedures for churches and religious affiliations to help them … Continue reading

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How to review a Nonprofit’s public information

The IRS website serves as a primary resource for donor research when making a decision of whether to donate to an organization.  The IRS offers a resource tool called Exempt Organization Select Check that maintains information on all nonprofits and … Continue reading

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Form 990 Help and Training

The IRS provides on-line training for tax-exempt organizations and charitable organizations seeking tax-exempt status at a comprehensive resource site called www.StayExempt.irs.gov. The site includes information for new applicants, information to help existing exempt organizations maintain their exemption and more in-depth topics.  The site also provides … Continue reading

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IRS Form 990 Board of Director Requirements

The responsibilities of a non-profit Board of Directors focus primarily on ensuring the organization follows its mission and remains fiscally sound.  Key roles might include discussing and voting on the highest priority issues, setting organizational policies, and hiring and evaluating … Continue reading

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Reporting Fundraising Events On Form 990

For many charitable-minded people, the fall holiday season is a time for giving thanks and for giving donations.  Many nonprofits tend to hold their largest fundraising events during this season of giving.  We’ve put together a list of tips for … Continue reading

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IRS Donation Reporting Requirements For Form 990

The holiday season is a popular fundraising season for charitable organizations.  Often organizations can receive donations in different forms, whether volunteer hours, cash, pledges, or in-kind contributions (other than services). To help during this busy season, we’ve put together a … Continue reading

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Annual Reporting Requirements for an Illinois Nonprofit

Nonprofits are exempt from some tax rules, but there is no escaping the IRS!  If your organization is a nonprofit operating in the state of Illinois, there are various forms you may have to file each year with State and … Continue reading

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Annual Reporting Requirements for a New York Nonprofit

It’s that time of year again. Even nonprofits have to think about tax time.  If your organization is a nonprofit operating in the state of New York, there are various forms you may have to file each year with State … Continue reading

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Annual Reporting Requirements for a Florida Nonprofit

Florida tax-exempt organizations are still subject to annual filing requirements! If your organization is a nonprofit operating in the state of Florida, there are various forms you may have to file each year with State and Federal entities in order … Continue reading

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IRS reporting requirements for executive compensation and Form 990

Charitable giving saw negligible change in 2011 at just .09 percent growth and trends are expected to remain the same when the 2012 figures are released, according to a June release of Giving USA.  Donors and funders often consider the … Continue reading

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