A corporate volunteer program can be a solution to your nonprofit’s volunteer shortage. But before you arrange a partnership, make sure you’ve thought hard about what you need and the best way to get it.
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If your business operates as a C corporation, you may save tax by becoming an S corporation. Here’s a rundown of four issues to consider when converting from C corporation to S corporation status.
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Once your 2021 tax return has been filed, there still may be some issues to consider. Many people have questions about how to find their refund status, which records can be thrown out and when to file amended tax returns.
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It’s not unusual for nonprofits to allow programs to run past their sell-by dates. If some of your offerings have become ineffective, use the excuse of spring cleaning to clear out the old and replace with the new.
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Selling mutual fund shares involves many complex factors. Here are the basic rules.
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Wining and dining customers and employees can result in tax deductions and for 2022, the write-offs are bigger than usual.
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Does your nonprofit rely on contractors to get the work done? Make sure these workers are classified accurately or you may face federal scrutiny and financial penalties.
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Estate tax planning can get complicated if you or your spouse is a nonresident alien.
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If you can’t file by the April 18 tax deadline, here’s what you should do to avoid steep penalties.
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Does this year’s April 18 filing deadline apply to your company? What additional tax deadlines are there for businesses and employers during the second quarter of 2022?
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A Crummey trust allows you to leverage the annual gift tax exclusion to transfer substantial amounts of wealth to your family tax free. But pitfalls to this strategy exist.
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Each encounter with a client is an opportunity to solicit feedback that can help you make better funding decisions. We have several suggestions for reaching out to recipients of your nonprofit’s services.
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A vacation home is more than just a place to relax. It also may provide tax breaks. Here are the rules if you rent it out for part of the year.
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The best tax planning actions for your business partially depend on whether you expect federal income tax rates to go up, go down or stay the same in the future. Here are some ideas if you think rates could go up.
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Your beneficiary designations and jointly held assets can wreak havoc if you don’t coordinate them carefully with the rest of your estate plan.
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Your nonprofit needs a conflict-of-interest policy. Good governance demands it, your stakeholders expect it and even the IRS wants to know how you prevent conflicts.
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For the most part, property you inherit isn’t included in your income for tax purposes. However, certain items may have to be included in your income, although you may also be entitled to a deduction on account of them.
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If you’re a business owner, setting up a retirement plan is easier than you may think. And there’s still time to establish most types of plans for LAST year.
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A defined-value gift may be right for you if you’re transferring hard-to-value assets. However, to pass muster with the IRS, precise language must be used in the transfer document.
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Is your nonprofit’s current strategic plan uninspiring? Does it prevent you from leveraging current opportunities? Real-time strategic planning enables organizations to capitalize on their competitive advantages.
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