Every summer, the IRS Exempt Organizations (EO) division releases its work plan – offering a glimpse into the agency’s priorities for oversight and enforcement. The
Effective July 1, 2025, Florida is rolling out a sweeping new law that could have a serious impact on charities and their fundraising operations. Senate
The headlines are alarming. “Senator Demands Documents from Nonprofits Over Protests.” The letters are formal, printed on Senate letterhead, and request sweeping information, donor lists,
Arizona’s tax credit programs offer a unique opportunity for nonprofits to expand their fundraising by enabling individual taxpayers to redirect their state tax liability directly
1. Civil Disobedience and Tax-Exempt Status The IRS has long held that organizations engaged in illegal activity or activity contrary to public policy are not
In recent years, charitable organizations have faced growing pressure to incorporate values of equity and representation into their donor agreements, particularly for scholarships and fellowships.
Washington’s Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax isn’t something most nonprofits think about—until they’re audited or receive a letter from the Department of Revenue. Unlike a
With the introduction of the tax package dubbed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” Congress has made its intentions clear: extend key provisions of the 2017
What Is “Deception By Omission” in Nonprofit Fundraising? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates deceptive practices in charitable solicitations, including when nonprofits or professional fundraisers fail
My visit to the Museum of Communism reminded me that the destruction of freedom does not begin with tanks. It begins with silence, with unchecked power, with the slow erosion of the independent spaces where people gather to build something better.
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