The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) doesn’t require nonprofits to have independent audits, but that doesn’t mean your nonprofit never needs an audit. Some federal, state, and local government agencies require audits, as do some banks and foundations. Generally, the requirements relate to the nonprofit’s size or spending. When an Audit Is Required An independent audit […]
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The Latest Rules on Charitable Donations
Charitable contributions are deductible, says the IRS, only if you itemize deductions. And further, they are deductible only if you make contributions to qualified charitable organizations. The tax agency reminds us that contributions to individuals are never deductible. Even if you don’t itemize your deductions for federal purposes, you should still track them since you […]
Everything You Need to Know About Tax-Exempt Status
Have you ever wondered how you’re supposed to determine whether your organization is eligible for exemption from federal income tax? The possibility of being tax-exempt is permitted under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. But what about determining private foundation status? Well, that is covered by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Let’s […]
Is Your Withholding Correct?
All year long, employers withhold income tax from the paychecks of their employees. Each paycheck is distributed to you after your employer has taken out a portion of your paycheck to pay the IRS on your behalf. At the end of every year, your employer will send you a document called Form W-2, Wage and […]
What Taxes Do Businesses Have To Pay?
If you’re running a business, you’re on the hook for a variety of taxes. Let’s take a look at the main categories: Income tax — All businesses except partnerships must file an annual income tax return. (Partnerships file an information return.) However, which form you use depends on how your business is organized, so you’ll […]