New AICPA Not-For-Profit Section to Provide Key Resources
March 24, 2015 10:01 am Leave your thoughtsThe AICPA has created a new Not-For-Profit Member Section designed to provide information and resources to those who work in and for this industry.
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Employing the Wisdom of Small Creatures for Big Organizational Change
September 10, 2014 9:45 am Leave your thoughtsRather than thinking of ants and locusts as pests, what if we viewed them as little creatures we can learn and unearth big organizational truths from? After all, Proverbs 30:24 describes ants and locusts as “exceedingly wise.”
Nonprofit Tax UBIT Update: Educational Periodicals
July 3, 2014 1:36 pm Leave your thoughtsLearn how the unrelated business income cost allocation rules of Section 1.512(a)-1(f) of the Income Tax Regulations apply to educational periodicals.
Tax Considerations for Members of Religious Orders
June 30, 2014 4:14 pm Leave your thoughtsServices performed as a member of a religious order in the exercise of duties required by the order are considered ministerial services by the IRS. Learn more about the tax considerations for members of religious orders.
Six Simple Suggestions for Improving Financial and Operational Efficiency
April 10, 2014 3:50 pm Leave your thoughtsThere is a noticeable and consistent trend for church business administrators or the finance and accounting teams to be over-worked, overwhelmed, and in some cases a little underappreciated. God designed ministries to function in a way that allows them to serve people effectively. These suggestions can help alleviate some common problems in ministry and enable your organization to operate more efficiently.
Medical Premium Refund for Small Organizations
April 1, 2014 2:43 pm Leave your thoughtsThe new health reform legislation includes a tax benefit for eligible small employers who buy medical insurance for their employees. The potential of a refund makes this worth looking into.
New York Non-profit Revitalization Act
February 20, 2014 5:07 pm Leave your thoughtsThe New York Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013 aims to reduce burdens on the nonprofit sector while strengthening governance and accountability. Every New York nonprofit entity should be aware of the changes to the laws. Here are the new requirements to consider to ensure your organization’s compliance.