Because nonprofits tend to work on thin margins, many of them decided that the office was an unnecessary luxury years before the pandemic lockdowns. As early as 2016, a BizTech report said that 43% of nonprofits had a telecommuting policy. For some companies, it was a policy kept in place in case of a weather […]
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Home Office Deductions: A Refresher on the Rules
The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows taxpayers to claim a business deduction for expenses arising from the qualified use of all or part of a residence, as long as certain conditions are met. This deduction can be a particularly attractive tax planning tool for those who meet one of the following requirements: These considerations generally […]
Should You Reimburse Staff for a Home Office?
What challenges have your employees been facing, and how can you offer the solutions they need? Deciding on a home office reimbursement policy can be the difference between successful work-at-home policies and dysfunction, disgruntlement and maybe even lawsuits. When the sudden retreat to homes for work occurred, employees had to make do without the usual […]
Keeping Your Nonprofit’s Remote Workers Connected
Many employees have embraced the opportunity to work from home during the pandemic — but not all of them. Some workers have experienced feelings of disconnection and isolation. So if your not-for-profit plans to make remote working a longer-term proposition, you should look for ways to make everyone feel connected to the job and their […]
Will Permanent Work-From-Home Work For Your Nonprofit?
It’s been almost a year since many not-for-profit organizations sent staffers home — to work remotely. For many nonprofits and employees, remote work has been a positive experience. And as the pandemic fades, you’ll probably need to decide whether employees should remain where they are, return to the office or work a hybrid schedule. Win-win […]