In the world of private foundations, it is not unusual to compensate related parties for services they provide to the…
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IRS Warns that Tax Scams Are at All-Time High
Scammers have made millions of dollars defrauding U.S. taxpayers out of their hard-earned money, and the number of scams and…
READ MOREAnti-Terror Scrutiny Hampers Funding for Crucial Charitable Work
The images of the humanitarian crisis in Syria have made many—individuals and organizations alike—question what they can do to help. Yet…
READ MOREIRS Makes 1023-EZ Data Available Online
Recently the IRS announced that it has made publicly available the data submitted by nonprofit organizations using the short-form 1023-EZ…
READ MOREIllegal Activity by 501(c)(3)s: Always a Threat to Exemption?
This is the second of two blog posts focusing on restrictions on 501(c)(3)s engaging in illegal activity or activity that…
READ MORE501(c)(3)s and Public Policy Violation: A Fresh Look at Doctrine
This is the first of two blog posts focusing on restrictions on 501(c)(3)s in engaging in illegal activity or activity…
READ MOREHate Groups as Charities? Exempt 501(c)(3) Status Seems Counterintuitive to Many
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently reported that more than 60 controversial nonprofits—deemed “hate groups” by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)…
READ MOREThe Ongoing Debate Around 501(c)(3)s and Political Activity Heats Up
501(c)(3) organizations enjoy certain tax benefits, namely exemption from federal income tax and the ability to receive tax-deductible charitable donations….
READ MOREEffect of President Trump’s Attempt to Trim Regulations Still Uncertain
On January 30, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing the regulatory compliance burden on small businesses…
READ MOREThe Future for Nonprofits in Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
The first 100 days of Trump’s presidency are sure to bring changes nationwide—including ones that will impact the nonprofit sector….
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