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Tax Reform Impact on Donor Acknowledgement Letters

Each year, charitable organizations gather their contribution data over the past calendar year in order to prepare their donor acknowledgement letters.

Changes Expected in Early 2018 for Applications of Exempt Organizations

Sunita Lough, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax-Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) Division stated recently that changes will

Reviewing a Form 990 as a Board Member

Beginning in 2008, the Internal Revenue Service requires disclosure of 1.) whether an organization’s Form 990 itself has been provided to the filing

IRS to Revise Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption

On July 1, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced the highly scrutinized Form 1023-EZ, Streamline Application for Recognition of Exemption
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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Prevent IRS from Enforcing Sanctions on Churches for Engaging in Political Activities

In 1954, then-Senator Lyndon Johnson introduced a bill known today as the Johnson Amendment that was signed into law under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue

IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Donate Before the End of 2016

On November 28, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published News Release IR-2016-154 to encourage tax payers to donate to qualified charities in

PATH Act of 2015 Requires Renewal of All ITIN Numbers Issued before 2013

Purpose of an ITIN Number The IRS issues Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) to individuals who have U.S. tax filings and who do not have,

501(c)(4) "Social Welfare" Organizations - Change to IRS Regulations for Newly Formed Organizations

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the PATH Act) included a provision that requires 501(c)(4) organizations to notify the Secretary of
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Use Caution When Donating to Charities

It is a beautiful sight to see when the citizens of our nation come together to support victims or family members of victims during a time of devastation.

Protecting Donors of Tax-Exempt Organizations - Bill Passes House

On April 26, 2016, H.R.#5053, Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act, was introduced by the sponsor and author, Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL).
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