Tag Archives: Nonprofit Payroll

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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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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Year-End To-Do List for Nonprofits

Well, we are pretty much down to it.  There are only a few, short weeks left in 2009…and during much of that time, most of us will be preoccupied with all things Christmas.  But in all the hustle and bustle, … 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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How to Pay Your Nonprofit’s Staff

Last week we looked at some key points regarding nonprofit executive compensation.  This week, we want to take a closer look at best practices for paying everyone else your organization employs. Payroll for nonprofits is a complex issue already.  Certain … Continue reading

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Nonprofit Executive Compensation

Nonprofit executive compensation tops the current list of IRS hot button issues.  A few weeks ago we talked about the fact that the IRS is ramping up its oversight and enforcement of nonprofit executive compensation.  With all the rancor surrounding … Continue reading

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How to Protect Your Nonprofit’s Board Members

Your board of directors is one of the most important assets your nonprofit has.  Assuming they understand their role and are there for the right reasons, your board members provide invaluable insight, direction and oversight.  They volunteer their time and … Continue reading

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IRS Stepping Up Nonprofit Oversight

The headline for this article is not really “new” news.  The Internal Revenue Service has been stepping up enforcement of its regulations governing nonprofits for several years now.  Those who have been keeping up with the changes to the Form … Continue reading

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Answers to Reader Questions (Dec ’08)

At the end of most newsletters, we put out the call for “topic requests”.  We wanted to get to some reader questions before the year ended. We will try to answer questions like these, that don’t require a whole article, from time … Continue reading

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