For nonprofits looking to establish 501(c)(3) exempt status with the IRS, the Form 1023 can be a formidable step. The…
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IRS Developments
Welcome Progress: Improvements Made to IRS Application Status Page
Organizations that have been waiting awhile for word on their application for exempt status now finally may have a better…
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Response to Proposed Political Regulations is Unequivocally Negative—Left and Right
The Wall Street Journal ran an editorial earlier this week about the opposition that has stirred around the regulations proposed…
READ MORE IRS Steps Up Reporting Obligation for “Responsible Party” Changes
The IRS recently imposed new requirements to report a change in the identity of an organization’s “responsible party,” including use…
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990 Filing Requirements Can Trip Up Exempt Organizations, New and Old
Most people who work in the nonprofit sector are familiar to some degree with the Form 990—the information return that…
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More Clarity: IRS Notice Provides Interim Guidance for Supporting Organizations
Almost a year after issuing regulations on Type III supporting organizations, the IRS has filled in some gaps by issuing…
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The Countdown is On: Tips for Year-End Charitable Giving
It’s that time of year again, when many people add charitable giving to their busy holiday to-do list. Year-end giving…
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Proposed 501(c)(4) Regulations: Black-and-White Definitions Provide Clarity, But Snag More Activity
The IRS recently issued proposed regulations that aim to more clearly define what 501(c)(4) organizations can permissibly do with respect…
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Exempt Organizations Project List Reflects Political Scandal
The IRS recently released its 2013-2014 Priority Guidance Plan, which contains 324 projects the IRS intends to work on during…
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On the Right Track: IRS Working Toward Interactive Form 1023
The IRS recently released its beta version of the interactive Form 1023, the i1023, designed to make applying for tax…
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