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Make fundraising a year-round commitment
Make fundraising a year-round commitment

Even if your nonprofit is gearing up for a holiday fundraising campaign, don’t neglect your ongoing fundraising plan. Don’t have one? We explain how to get started.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 5, 2023
Did your spouse’s estate make a portability election? If not, there may still be time
Did your spouse’s estate make a portability election? If not, there may still be time

Estate tax exemption “portability” can save married couples substantial estate taxes, but only if the necessary election is made.

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Estate planningDebbie HarrySeptember 5, 2023
Divorcing business owners should pay attention to the tax consequences
Divorcing business owners should pay attention to the tax consequences

Divorce can be financially complicated, especially if one or both of the spouses owns a business.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 28, 2023
Life insurance can be a powerful estate planning tool for nontaxable estates
Life insurance can be a powerful estate planning tool for nontaxable estates

If federal estate tax isn’t an issue for your family, you may want to hold on to your life insurance policy for its estate planning opportunities.

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Estate planningDebbie HarryAugust 24, 2023
Every nonprofit needs a disaster plan
Every nonprofit needs a disaster plan

Recent natural disasters in Hawaii and California should remind all nonprofit organizations to establish a disaster plan. Here’s how to help protect your people, operations and technology.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryAugust 24, 2023
Guaranteeing a loan to your corporation? There may be tax implications
Guaranteeing a loan to your corporation? There may be tax implications

If your corporation defaults on a loan that you guarantee, there may be tax consequences. You don’t want to be caught unaware.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 21, 2023
Avoiding probate: How to do it (and why)
Avoiding probate: How to do it (and why)

Because of probate’s public nature, avoiding the process to the extent possible is a goal of many estate plans. Here are some strategies.

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Estate planningDebbie HarryAugust 18, 2023
Disabled family members may be able to benefit from ABLE accounts
Disabled family members may be able to benefit from ABLE accounts

Family members often want to help disabled loved ones financially but don’t want them to lose eligibility for their government benefits. A tax-advantaged ABLE account may be the answer.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 16, 2023
The IRS warns businesses about ERTC scams
The IRS warns businesses about ERTC scams

Beware of fraudsters hyping the Employee Retention Tax Credit! Not all businesses are eligible despite the claims you may be hearing on TV or in mail, phone and email solicitations.

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Emerging RegulationsDebbie HarryAugust 16, 2023
Planning ahead for 2024: Should your 401(k) help employees with emergencies?
Planning ahead for 2024: Should your 401(k) help employees with emergencies?

Next year, a new provision kicks in that may allow businesses to help employees in financial emergencies through their retirement plans. Here are the details.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 14, 2023
To avoid confusion after your death, have only an original, signed will
To avoid confusion after your death, have only an original, signed will

To avoid confusion, pain and possible court proceedings among your surviving family members after your death, maintain only one, original will.

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Estate planningDebbie HarryAugust 14, 2023
Private foundations: “Disqualified persons” must color within the lines
Private foundations: “Disqualified persons” must color within the lines

If you lead a private foundation, you must go out of your way to prevent anything that might be perceived as a conflict of interest or self-dealing. Here’s how to color within the lines and stay out of trouble.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryAugust 9, 2023
Yes, you still need an estate plan even if you’re single, without children
Yes, you still need an estate plan even if you’re single, without children

Learn the reasons why you should have an estate plan even if you’re not married and have no children.

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Estate planningDebbie HarryAugust 8, 2023
Receive more than $10,000 in cash at your business? Here’s what you must do
Receive more than $10,000 in cash at your business? Here’s what you must do

Some businesses receive large amounts of cash. Depending on the amounts, they may be required to report the transactions to the IRS.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 8, 2023
Can you deduct student loan interest on your tax return?
Can you deduct student loan interest on your tax return?

If you are resuming student loan payments soon, be aware that interest is deductible for some borrowers subject to certain limits. Here are the rules.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 8, 2023
The advantages of using an LLC for your small business
The advantages of using an LLC for your small business

You can operate your small business in several ways. For example, your entity can be a sole proprietorship, an S corporation or a partnership. Here are the advantages of operating as a limited liability company (LLC).

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 1, 2023
Pocket a tax break for making energy-efficient home improvements
Pocket a tax break for making energy-efficient home improvements

Have you heard there’s an enhanced tax credit for making energy-efficient home improvements, beginning this year? Here are the rules.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 1, 2023
A tax-smart way to develop and sell appreciated land
A tax-smart way to develop and sell appreciated land

There may be a way to reduce a large tax bill if you own appreciated land that you want to subdivide and develop for sale. Here’s a three-step strategy.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryJuly 31, 2023
Moving Mom or Dad into a nursing home? 5 potential tax implications
Moving Mom or Dad into a nursing home? 5 potential tax implications

Nursing home care is expensive. However, there may be tax breaks if your parent is moving into one.

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Debbie HarryJuly 31, 2023
4 ways to reduce volunteer risk
4 ways to reduce volunteer risk

What would happen if one of your nonprofit’s volunteers harmed someone while volunteering for you? No matter how much you prize them, volunteers present litigation risks. We recommend four best practices.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryJuly 31, 2023
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