Don’t Forget to File Form 990
Nonprofits that fail to file Form 990 for 3 years in a row will receive an automatic loss of tax-exempt status. The deadline is May 15th.
Charitable Registration Updates: March 2021
Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have made recent changes to their charitable registration requirements, and DC has a deadline approaching.
For-Profit Subsidiary – When to Form One
Sometimes it is necessary for a nonprofit to form a for-profit subsidiary. Knowing how to do this can help avoid losing your tax-exemption.
Independent Contractor vs. Employee
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is a common mistake made by many nonprofits. Still, improperly misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can be costly. Nonprofits can suffer payroll tax liabilities and penalties or lawsuits from federal and state authorities for re
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Top 15 Nonprofit Governance Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
These are the most common nonprofit governance mistakes we see, as well as advice about how nonprofit boards can avoid making errors.
Moving a Nonprofit to Another State
The laws in this area have been evolving and it is getting easier to move a nonprofit's domicile (or legal home) from one state to another.
Nonprofits and Affiliated Entities
There are many reasons nonprofit organizations find it in their mutual best interest to work together to deliver services.
Fiduciary Responsibility of Nonprofit Boards
Nonprofit board members must understand and fulfill their fiduciary duties or they expose the nonprofit they serve and themselves to risk.
Free download: How to Start a Non-Profit Organization
As the solution unfolds, you realize you need to raise funds to turn that dream into a reality. At this point, many visionaries jump to filing for tax-exempt status.
