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Accounting News

Time to spring clean your programming lineup

05/10/2022

Does your not-for-profit offer programs that may have started out promising, but have become disappointing? Do you have replacement programs in mind but haven’t yet secured funding for them? Consider […]

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Making your return to in-person fundraising successful

05/5/2022

It’s been a long two years. But many not-for-profits are starting to plan in-person galas and other special events for this coming summer and autumn. If your organization is trying […]

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Eyes on related parties

04/11/2022

Business transactions with related parties — such as friends, relatives, parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliated entities — may sometimes happen at above- or below-market rates. This can be misleading to […]

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Tax Tips

Does your business barter? Here are some facts you should know

03/23/2022

In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. Bartering […]

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The election to apply the research tax credit against payroll taxes

03/14/2022

The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break available to eligible businesses. Claiming the credit involves complex […]

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Making withdrawals from your closely held corporation that aren’t taxed as dividends

03/9/2022

Do you want to withdraw cash from your closely held corporation at a minimum tax cost? The simplest way is to distribute cash as a dividend. However, a dividend distribution […]

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Walking a tightrope? ERM can help

02/18/2022

If risk wasn’t a nagging concern for nonprofits before the pandemic, it certainly is now. Health risks to staffers, volunteers and clients, and financial threats, including declining donations and increased […]

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Numerous tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2022

02/16/2022

Many tax limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and a number of them have increased for 2022. Here’s a rundown of those that may be important to […]

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3 steps to a more financially resilient future

01/24/2022

It’s a new year with new opportunities for your not-for-profit to boost its financial resilience. Although COVID-19 continues to make forecasting difficult, your staff and your board’s finance committee can […]

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2022 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

01/20/2022

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may […]

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A credit card use policy can help prevent abuse

12/22/2021

During the busy holiday season, not-for-profit executives may rely on staffers to purchase gifts and holiday party supplies for the organization. But before you hand over a credit card, you […]

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Budgeting ideas for uncertain times

12/17/2021

Budgeting, like many other things, was generally easier before COVID-19. Even though the pandemic isn’t over and much remains uncertain, not-for-profits need to plan their financial needs and project financial […]