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How nonprofits can take advantage of corporate volunteers

01/3/2020

According to the Society for Human Resource Management, 47% of companies offer a community volunteer program for employees. Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose has found that large companies are even […]

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2020 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

12/14/2019

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2020. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may […]

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New restructuring rules may reduce a nonprofit’s filing burden

12/9/2019

Is your not-for-profit thinking about merging or otherwise restructuring? Recently, the IRS made the process easier for some organizations. Revising old rules Under previous IRS rules, tax-exempt organizations were required […]

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Holiday parties and gifts can help show your appreciation and provide tax breaks

12/7/2019

With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season is in full swing. At this time of year, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving […]

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How to protect your nonprofit’s credit cards from misuse

12/6/2019

A hypothetical not-for-profit staffer named Britney had maxed out her personal credit cards. So when her car needed repairs, she reached for her employer’s card. She reasoned that she would […]

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2 valuable year-end tax-saving tools for your business

12/5/2019

At this time of year, many business owners ask if there’s anything they can do to save tax for the year. Under current tax law, there are two valuable depreciation-related […]

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Accounting for contributions and grants is now easier

11/28/2019

Accounting for contributions and grants has often proven complicated for not-for-profits, especially when they come with donor-imposed conditions. But 2018 guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) provided some […]

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The tax implications if your business engages in environmental cleanup

11/27/2019

If your company faces the need to “remediate” or clean up environmental contamination, the money you spend can be deductible on your tax return as ordinary and necessary business expenses. […]

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How the EU’s data protection regulations might affect U.S. nonprofits

11/26/2019

Your not-for-profit may have paid little attention to the European Union’s (EU’s) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which took effect May 25, 2018. The GDPR revises standards for privacy rights, […]

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Small businesses: Get ready for your 1099-MISC reporting requirements

11/19/2019

A month after the new year begins, your business may be required to comply with rules to report amounts paid to independent contractors, vendors and others. You may have to […]

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Need to know: Give your nonprofit’s board the right information

11/17/2019

To properly fulfill their fiduciary duties, your not-for-profit’s board needs certain information. And it’s up to the executive director and managers to ensure they have it. This doesn’t mean you […]

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Small businesses: Stay clear of a severe payroll tax penalty

11/15/2019

One of the most laborious tasks for small businesses is managing payroll. But it’s critical that you not only withhold the right amount of taxes from employees’ paychecks but also […]