Republican candidate Donald Trump last week revealed a revised tax reform plan that limits the deductions that taxpayers can take—including…
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IRS Goes After Low Hanging Fruit in Challenging Charitable Deductions
In recent years the IRS has seen its budget slashed by Congress—which has led to a 23 percent reduction in…
READ MOREWhat’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…
READ MOREColorado 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…
READ MOREBill 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 MORECalifornia 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…
READ MOREProposed Tax Credit Could Boost Endowment Donations
Donors interested in supporting long-term charitable goals and mission here in Colorado could get a boost, in the form of…
READ MOREPresident’s Proposed Budget a Mixed Bag for Exempt Organizations
President Obama recently released his proposed budget for 2017, which contains several important tax changes for exempt organizations in key…
READ MOREProposed Regulations Focus on ‘Political Subdivision’ Definition
Private foundations that make grants are generally very familiar with the expenditure responsibility rules, which require a heightened level of…
READ MORE2015 Charitable Solicitations Report Can Aid Donors and Charities
The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office recently released its Annual Report on Charitable Solicitations in Colorado. The report summarizes the…
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