Big Changes to PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules
Newly passed legislation is heading to President Trump's desk that will substantially alter the original forgiveness terms for PPP loans.
The CARES Act Increases Donation Tax Deductibility
The CARES Act that Congress passed in response to the COVID-19 crisis is best known for its Payroll Protection Program SBA loans and other measures of cash relief. Getting less attention are the provisions that increase the tax-deductibility of donations…
The CARES Act May Help Your Nonprofit Retain Its Staff
On Friday, March 27, 2020, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This is the third phase of a sweeping relief package Congress has passed in its efforts to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19.
IRS Releases Online, Electronically-Fileable Form 1023
The IRS has released a new online, electronically-fileable Form 1023, application for 501(c)(3) status.
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…
Nonprofit Compliance Basics
After incorporating in your state and setting up your nonprofit’s 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, the biggest regulatory concern that you’ll have is maintaining ongoing compliance with the law. The regulatory filings required for both state and federal entities are used to determine whether your…
Nonprofit Executive Compensation
Nonprofit executive compensation tops the current list of IRS hot button issues. In recent years, the IRS has been ramping up its oversight and enforcement of nonprofit executive compensation. With all the rancor surrounding executive perks and bonuses on Wall…
Judge Threatens to Hold IRS Commissioner in Contempt of Court
This week, in the latest twist in the IRS targeting scandal, U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan threatened to hold the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Justice Department attorneys in contempt of court after the IRS failed to…
IRS Advisors Asking Congress to Mandate Electronic Filing
An Internal Revenue Service subcommittee put forth a recommendation to require all tax-exempt organizations to file their annual tax forms electronically. During its annual public meeting, the subcommittee, IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT), recommended the…
Judge Orders IRS to Answer Questions Regarding Lerner Emails
The IRS has been ordered to answer questions on the status of certain emails of former exempt director Lois Lerner. The federal judge has ordered the agency to answer questions in response to a Freedom of Information Act request filed…