Nonprofit organizations are subject to a complex set of regulations and laws. Written in plain English, this book keeps tax-exempt organizations up-to-date on all current regulations pertaining to tax-exempt organizations. It ensures professionals are well-prepared to make decisions about their organizations actions and future. It is a definitive one-volume source of information on federal laws by the leading legal authority in the nonprofit sector. This guide is supplemented annually to keep the lawyers and managers of nonprofit organizations on top of the latest nonprofit legal and tax developments.

The essential time-saving guide to the latest in nonprofit tax rules, regulations, and procedures Tax rules and regulations change annually, and nonprofit organizations know that staying compliant means staying up to date. But wading through tax code is less than helpful in the field, whereas the clear, practically oriented instruction inside provides the quick reference accountants, lawyers, and executives need. In the latest edition of Tax Planning and Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations, you'll find straightforward information on changing Unrelated Business Income (UBI) rules, joint ventures, sponsorships, deductions against UBI, preparation of IRS forms, and more. Nonprofit organizations—including health and welfare organizations, colleges and universities, private foundations, churches, libraries, museums, cultural institutions, and other smaller groups—contend daily with the possibility of losing their tax-exempt status. From qualifying and applying for that status, to maintaining and managing it, every nonprofit organization must plan and monitor ongoing procedures, activities, and forms to comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Access easy checklists for reporting, compliance, eligibility, and more Examine sample bylaws, applications, and forms Utilize comparison charts and other visual aids for easy reference Review bullet lists that compare what is and what is not acceptable Tax Planning and Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations is an indispensable guide to navigating the complex maze of nonprofit tax rules and regulations.

Tax Planning and Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations:Rules, Checklists, and Procedures, Fourth Edition is anindispensable guide to navigating the complex maze of nonprofit taxrules and regulations. Along with clear, concise instructions forfiling Forms 990 and other important IRS forms and documents, thispractical guide covers the significant issues facing nonprofitorganizations, including unrelated business income, privateinurement, affiliations, and employment taxes. It also providespractical guidance on obtaining the tax exemption; reporting toboards, auditors, and the IRS; testing ongoing tax compliance; andmanaging lobbying expenditure. An essential, timesaving guide for accountants, lawyers,nonprofit executives and directors, consultants, and volunteers,this Fourth Edition offers: A supplemental, annual update to keep subscribers current onrelevant changes in IRS forms, requirements, and related taxprocedures. Easy-to-use checklists highlighting such critical concerns astax-exempt eligibility, reporting to the IRS, and taxcompliance. A variety of sample documents, including organizational bylaws,letters of application, and completed IRS forms. Helpful practice aids, such as a comparison chart summarizingthe differences between public and private charitableorganizations. Practical tips and suggestions for handling such criticalsituations as preparing for and surviving an IRS examination.