Not every contribution to a charity qualifies for a charitable deduction. Charities that misunderstand the rules can lead donors astray when they offer tax receipts for non-deductible gifts inadvertently damaging donor relationships.
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.
On September 28, 2017, the IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities division released its FY 2018 work plan. Of interest to nonprofits and their advisors, the IRS is planning to make changes to Form 1023-EZ early in 2018. These changes are in response to the concerns of stakeholders regarding whether the 1023-EZ process requires too little information.
To be eligible for the CFC, national and international charities must provide services, benefits, assistance, or conduct program activities in 15 or more different states or one or more foreign countries over the immediately preceding 3 calendar years.
Donations are the lifeblood of most charities and therefore maintaining the right to fundraise in various states is of critical importance. While many charities know
Nonprofits corporations are required to have a registered agent in their state of domicile and in each state where they are registered to do business. The purpose of a registered agent is to ensure that there is a place with a street address (as opposed to a P.O. Box) where an organization can be contacted or served with notice of a lawsuit or other legal action.
Yes, charitable registration laws really do apply to small charities, but there are nonprofit registration strategies that can help keep small organizations in compliance. Many
North Dakota’s Charitable Solicitation Annual Report is due September 1. The Annual Report can be obtained online. Note that North Dakota does not require a
When affiliated nonprofits work closely together, it is often cost effective to have some shared staff. When structuring shared staffing arrangements, it is important to carefully consider and document how costs will be allocated between the organization. Common arrangements include employee leasing and employee loan arrangements.
Charitable organizations in Arizona may serve and auction alcohol at fundraising events provided that they obtain the necessary special event licenses. Additionally, civic organizations, religious organizations, and fraternal organizations in existence for more than five years with regular membership are eligible to apply for special event licenses.
Most states require you to register your organization if you solicit donations from their residents. Many states also require registration if your organization collects substantial or ongoing donations from their residents, even if you aren’t specifically targeting donors in that state. Download our comprehensive list of each state’s requirements.
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