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Contribution Exchange Transaction

Contribution vs. Exchange Transaction: Which is it?

This is sometimes a common question that nonprofits ask when looking to record revenue. The definitions for a contribution and ...
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Nonprofit Organizations

Capitalization Policy Under the Final Repair Regulations

This information may apply to your nonprofit organization if you are subject to Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT). Under the ...
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Election Year

It’s an Election Year: Tread Carefully

With the presidential election coming up this fall, now is a good time to review the rules regarding charitable organizations' ...
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National Eagle Center

Inspiring and Educational Experiences at the National Eagle Center

The National Eagle Center welcomes nearly 80,000 annual visitors and provides education as well as the opportunity to get within ...
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Corporate Sponsorships

Tips to Avoid Tax Consequences of Corporate Sponsorships

Accepting a corporate sponsorship to help fund one or a series of events or simply to provide ongoing support for ...
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CAP Celebrates Volunteers

Lakeshore CAP Celebrates Volunteers and Organizations with Annual Dinner

Lakeshore CAP sponsors an annual volunteer recognition dinner to celebrate the organizations and individuals who step up to the plate ...
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Policies Nonprofit

How to Establish a Successful Board of Directors

The board of directors for a nonprofit organization is the governing body that has the ability to direct an organization ...
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Affordable Care Act

Reporting Requirements Under The Affordable Care Act

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, referred to as The Affordable Care Act (ACA), is health care reform that ...
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Area of IRS Scrutiny

Worker Classification: An Area of IRS Scrutiny

Background Nonprofit organizations may not realize they can have issues with the IRS that are not related to their tax ...
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Nonprofit Organizations

Public Disclosure Requirements

Organizations that are tax exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3) vary significantly in size and mission, but they all have one ...
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