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Common Myths Concerning Nonprofits

Just yesterday, I was interviewing a new student intern candidate in my office.  During the course of our wide ranging discussion, the conversation turned to some of the interesting misconceptions we encounter with clients.  I made the comment that we … Continue reading

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The True Cost of Noncompliance

Noncompliance.  As the word suggests, noncompliance is the opposite of compliance.  But what does noncompliance mean as it relates to your nonprofit?  More important still, what is the true cost of noncompliance? If you have been a client or follower … Continue reading

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IRS Announces Deadline for Tax Exemption Revocations

The IRS has finally announced its decision regarding the extension it promised to small charities facing the loss of tax exemption due to not filing Form 990N.  Now, small nonprofits have until October 15, 2010 to file Form 990N and … Continue reading

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Update on IRS Tax Exemption Revocations

It’s been almost two months since most tax-exempt organizations were required to file their annual IRS Form 990.  As we have discussed at great length on these pages, the due date for tax year 2009 was the doomsday date for … Continue reading

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Paying an Independent Contractor? Are You Sure?

This is a conversation our staff members have with clients at least 4 or 5 times per week:  The issue of a nonprofit hiring and paying an independent contractor.  What is fascinating is the degree of resistance we often get … Continue reading

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New IRS 1099 Rules Set to Hit Charities Hard

It seems like the hits just keep on coming.  First it was the Form 990-N rule changes that will cost a yet-to-be-determined number of nonprofits their tax exemption.  Now organizations are waking up to the news that the controversial new … Continue reading

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IRS Adds More Uncertainty to Tax Exemption Revocations

What a mess!  Now that May 17, 2010 has come and gone, we are waiting to see just how many 501(c) organizations around the country have lost their tax exemptions.  For those of you who have been keeping up, you … Continue reading

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One-Fourth of Nonprofits Set to Lose Tax Exemption

Doomsday is coming…May 18, 2010 to be exact.  No, it has nothing to do with the Mayan calendar ending (that’s 2012!).  May 18 is the day that nearly 1/4 of all US nonprofits find that the IRS has automatically revoked … Continue reading

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“O” No! The IRS Has A Few Questions For You

I can already hear some of your sarcasm… “Tell me something I don’t know!” “You’re kidding!  The IRS?  Really?” Point taken.  It seems like the IRS always wants to know a thing or two about you.  Whether it is your … Continue reading

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This Year’s Form 990 is a Very Big Deal

The filing deadline for the 2009 Form 990 is May 17, 2010 for 501(c)(3) and other tax-exempt organizations running on a calendar year basis.  There is nothing particularly new about that.  What IS new is that this year’s filing obligation … Continue reading

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News For Nonprofits

As long-time readers of our articles know, most of our posts focus on tips and best practices for effective nonprofit management.  This post is going to be a little different.  There is so much going on right now that affects … Continue reading

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Strategic Thinking For Your Nonprofit’s Year-End

2009 is rapidly coming to a close.  And once again, we find ourselves amazed at how fast the year has gone by.  Funny how we have this conversation every year, but we act like it’s the first time it went … Continue reading

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Surviving an IRS 501(c)(3) Audit – Five Rules

In our last post, we took a look at five of the most common sources that could spark an IRS examination or audit of your 501(c)(3) organization (or other nonprofit).  In this article, we’re going to equip you with five … Continue reading

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IRS 501(c)(3) Audits – 5 Potential Sources

There is one phrase in the English language that generates more fear and trepidation than any other out there:  IRS AUDIT.  Just hearing the words is enough to cause many a fearless person to break out in a cold sweat … Continue reading

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Answers to Reader Questions (July ’09)

At the end of every newsletter, we put out the call for “topic requests”.  We have used quite a few reader questions or topic suggestions for article topics. Some questions or topics do not require a whole article to answer or discuss.  … Continue reading

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