The IRS has just released final and temporary regulations, as well as Revenue Procedure 2016-41, that shed some light on the new…
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What’s in a Name? To Donors, Quite a Bit
Apparently Shakespeare was wrong. At least in the nonprofit world, there is quite a bit to fight over with respect…
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The Lowdown on New Overtime Pay Requirements for Nonprofits
The Department of Labor recently released an update to overtime pay requirements that has created a bit of a stir…
READ MORE IRS Releases Searchable Exempt Organization Data
Last week, the IRS began to release tax-exempt organizations’ digital Form 990 information in a machine-friendly format. This change will…
READ MORE Colorado Steps Up Charitable Fraud Enforcement Measures
Colorado Governor Hickenlooper last week signed into law HB 16-1129, which provides for enhanced enforcement measures for charitable fraud under…
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Admits Mistakes in Education Reform Endeavors
Last week, the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Sue Desmond-Hellman, released a letter detailing the Foundation’s progress…
READ MORE IRS Cuts 1023-EZ Filing Fee to $275
The IRS has just announced that the filing fee for the 1023-EZ, a short-form application for recognition of tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status,…
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California Nonprofit “Warning Label” Proposal Draws Fierce Criticism
Criticism has been fast and fierce to a California legislative proposal that would require any nonprofit engaging in charitable solicitation…
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IRS Finalizes PRI Regulations that Shed Light on Permissible Activity
The IRS recently issued final regulations on program-related investments (or PRIs), which bring guidance on these type of investments into…
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Nonprofits and Social Enterprise: Finding the Right Fit for Your Organization
At today’s Colorado Bar Association’s 25th Annual Institute on Advising Nonprofit Organizations, nonprofit attorney Karen Leaffer presented on “Nonprofits and…
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