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Health Care, Higher Education, Internal Revenue Service, Not-for-Profit, Tax
Melanie Pantalone | 8.13.2018

IRS Releases Draft of 2018 Form 990

On July 18, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a draft of the 2018 Form 990. With the passing of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (The Act), two

Health Care, Higher Education, Internal Revenue Service, Not-for-Profit, Tax
Melanie Pantalone | 12.12.2017

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

Health Care, Higher Education, Not-for-Profit, Tax
Melanie Pantalone | 8.10.2017

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

Not-for-Profit, Tax
Melanie Pantalone | 6.26.2017

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

Not-for-Profit, Tax
Melanie Pantalone | 5.30.2017

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

Not-for-Profit, Tax, Wealth Management
Melanie Pantalone | 12.14.2016

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

Internal Revenue Service, Tax
Melanie Pantalone | 8.23.2016

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,

Not-for-Profit, Tax
Melanie Pantalone | 7.21.2016

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

Internal Revenue Service, Not-for-Profit, Tax
Melanie Pantalone | 7.5.2016

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.

Not-for-Profit, Tax
Melanie Pantalone | 6.27.2016

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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