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Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations
A guide to the federal tax laws applicable to churches and religious organizations.
Nonprofit Fraud: Tips for Spotting and Preventing It
This publication explains simple steps a nonprofit organization can take to reduce it's risk of fraud and how to spot fraud when it occurs.
IRS Publication 557- Tax Exempt Status for your Organization
A guide that describes the procedures to take when seeking tax exempt status from the IRS for your organization.
The Art and Science of Retaining Digital Donors
(March 5, 2019 webinar) This webinar will help you discover how to maximize the retention rates of your digital donors.
Donation of Intellectual Property: What Does it Look Like?
Four part series on the valuation and tax deductibility of donated intellectual property, such as artwork, music compositions, or software.
Instructions for IRS Form 1099-MISC
IRS website instructions for filling out the 1099- MISC form.
Indicators of Financial Crisis
A questionnaire tool to aid in evaluating the financial health and stability of your organization.
Implementing Your Backup Strategy
A helpful resource with tips for creating a backup strategy for your organization's critical data.
Guidelines for Comprehensive Fiscal Sponsorship
Resources for understanding the best practices when operating your organization or project under fiscal sponsorship.
Sample Statement for Self-Dealing Transactions
This sample statement defines self-dealing transactions and describes the appropriate approval process and why prohibition of private inurement is important for all organizations.
Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide
Offers guidance on classification of employees, compensation, tax withholding, etc.
Charitable Contributions - IRS Publication 526
IRS Publication that discusses the organizations qualified to receive deductions, the types of contributions that can be deducted, how much can be deducted, what records to keep, and how to report deductions.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act
The number of staff at a nonprofit determines which provisions of the ACA it must follow. The National Council of Nonprofits offers this helpful guide to get started.
What is fiscal sponsorship?
Introductory resources on fiscal sponsorship--including links to sample agreements, tips on finding a fiscal sponsor (or serving as one), case studies, and background on pitfalls to avoid.
Record Keeping the Right Way
Record and bookkeeping are essential for maintaining a nonprofit's tax exempt status as well as avoid tax return-related penalties.