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| not for profit boards & required membership | 10/15/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Can a 501c3 require people to join? Our organization is to teach yoga. It certifies teachers. As ...
A: A 501(c)(3) organization may not require someone to join. However, 501(c)(3) organizations may hold ...
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| how to sell a non-profit drug rehab | 10/15/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I want to sell my non-profit drug rehab and move out of the country. There are 3 houses full of ...
A: Is the organization a IRS recognized 501(c)(3) organization? If so, you personally may not sell the ...
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| open meetings for 501c6 | 10/14/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: In CA, is it required that business meetings be open to the public for a chamber of commerce ...
A: Open Meetings Laws in Different States. Sunshine laws 501(c)(3) organizations are exempt from the ...
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| Non Profit Community Association | 10/14/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Can you explain what type non profit files an 1120?
A: This forum is only for IRC 501(c)(3) issues of public charities as I have explained in my profile. ...
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| Booster club for a for-profit dance studio | 10/14/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Our dance studio is located in Ohio and the officers of the booster club being started have stated ...
A: This forum is only for IRC 501(c)(3) issues of public charities as I have explained in my profile. ...
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| Dance Team starting a 501(3)(c) | 10/14/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Some parents at our dance studio have gotten together and are going to start a non-profit charitable ...
A: As long as a point system gives benefits based upon work, then the arrangement for 501(c)(3) booster ...
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| partnerships with non-profit foundations | 10/14/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: The Cherry Foundation (link thru www.cherryhospital.com)states a separate entity from Cherry Hosp. ...
A: 501(c)(3) organizations may partner with other nonprofits or even with for profit organizations. ...
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| non profit church as an independent rep for a network marketing company | 10/14/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: will a church lose it's non profit status if it signs up as an independent rep for a multi level ...
A: See www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p598.pdf IRS Publication 598 "Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt ...
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| Dance Team starting a 501(3)(c) | 10/14/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Some parents at our dance studio have gotten together and are going to start a non-profit charitable ...
A: The point system is not allowed for 501(c)(3) booster organizations. The 501(c)(3) organization ...
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| dissolving a non-profit | 10/14/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: we are going to be dissolving a non-profit in ma, I know there are fees to ma, but are there federal ...
A: No federal fee for dissolving. But after dissolving with the State you should then notify the IRS ...
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| IRS rules on community fundraising | 10/13/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: My church (I assume a 501(c) 3, ) is planning on holding a community fundraising event to benefit ...
A: No, you would not need to note the amount, time and date from each store unless you want to keep ...
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| IRS rules on community fundraising | 10/13/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: My church (I assume a 501(c) 3, ) is planning on holding a community fundraising event to benefit ...
A: Collection seems fine. Just note from donations from cans placed in retail stores. Public ...
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| 501 (c) (3) recordkeeping & audits | 10/13/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I'm aware of a 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization that aren't doing thing properly. My first ...
A: Complaints could go to your State's Attorney General's Office as that office generally oversees ...
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| Quorum | 10/13/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: We had a special meeting to adopt a new bylaw per the request of the IRS. The old bylaw says 2/3 ...
A: You would need to have followed the rules of the old bylaws in adopting new bylaws. What you are ...
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| Donation Refunds | 10/12/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I was co-chair of an unincorporated association which formed to organize our senior mobilehome ...
A: This forum is only for federal tax questions regarding 501(c)(3) public charities as I have ...
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| NPO donation letter | 10/12/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I volunteer with an NPO who is 501(c)(3) and need a sample letter that I can copy for other ...
A: People who donate services do not get a deduction. As to charitable deductions: See IRS Publication ...
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| Foreign non profit charitable org operating in the USA | 10/12/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: What is the law governing foreign non profit charitable organizations, recognized as such in their ...
A: In order to operate and have donations deductible by the donors according to Internal Revenue (IRS) ...
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| Tax ramifications for formation of non-profit as corporation or unincorporated associations | 10/12/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Harvey: I would like to start a non-profit and am trying to decide whether to form a non-profit ...
A: The IRS grants exemption to LLCs that are properly organized and operated. However, it only would ...
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| Fundraising Events | 10/11/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I am an independent sales contractor for our local newspaper. Currently, I am developing a project ...
A: Not if they are a corporation. See www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1099msc.pdf which is the IRS ...
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| Tax Exemption Privilege Not Right | 10/11/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I want to start a Christian charity for disabled adults in the state of Georgia U.S. I don't want to ...
A: You certainly do not need to file but then you organization will be treated just like a normal ...
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| Fundraising Events | 10/11/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I am an independent sales contractor for our local newspaper. Currently, I am developing a project ...
A: You are asking about a business expense and it appears that you are going to be paying the nonprofit ...
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| soliciting funds | 10/10/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I am building a youth camp in Florida that is registered as a non profit inc. We have never ...
A: This forum is only for federal tax questions regarding 501(c)(3) public charities as I have ...
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| seperation of nonprofit & for profit sudsidiary | 10/10/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Harvery: The current 501c3 owns a for profit subsidiary we have up until now had everything ...
A: The 501(c)(3) organization should not use much of its own time and no assets in administering a ...
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| 501(c) | 10/10/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I have a small non profit that I started last year in December. I do not have any money to file a ...
A: If you were formed correctly and operate correctly you would not need to file if you are so small. ...
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| how to locate an org's status | 10/10/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Harvey, where would one go to view papers filed and IRS or state approved for a 501C3 status? In ...
A: There is no web access for the public to view 1023s. You can request directly from the IRS. Anyone ...
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| gymnastics booster club and fundraising | 10/10/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: This is a follow-on question from 7/5/07 from a gymnastics booster club. My question is: Can ...
A: The question from 7/5/07 appears to have been about a booster organization. Are you asking now also ...
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| how to locate an org's status | 10/10/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Harvey, where would one go to view papers filed and IRS or state approved for a 501C3 status? In ...
A: I suggest ignoring the State filings and just look at the federal (IRS) filings. To look for ...
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| Corporation vs Organization | 10/10/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I am confused as to the difference between a corporation and organization. We filed Articles of ...
A: A Corporation is only one type of nonprofit organization. Other types are unincorporated ...
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| Under a Nonprofit Umbrella | 10/9/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: We are a small regional publication, an LLC, supported by some contributions and some advertising. ...
A: The IRS grants exemption to LLCs that are properly organized and operated. However, it only would ...
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| Transfer of Booster Club Funds | 10/9/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Our Booster Club, a 501(c)3 is having leadership issues and the Coach wants to have the Booster Club ...
A: A 501(c)(3) booster organization's Board may decide to fund youth programs of another 501(c)(3) ...
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| Tax deductibility of Preferred Seating payments | 10/9/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: In 2009, the University of Minnesota will open an open-air new stadium. 48% of the building cost is ...
A: See See IRS Publication 526 "Charitable Donations" www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf starting on the ...
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| employee compensation | 10/9/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I teach at a college where I helped students set up a small business to serve as a "education ...
A: The IRS does not allow 501(c)(3) organizations to give someone more compensation than is reasonable. ...
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| Can a church borrowing money from Earmarked Funds | 10/9/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: My church is struggling with paying rent. For the last few months there has been more month than ...
A: This forum is only for federal tax questions regarding 501(c)(3) public charities as I have ...
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| Remuneration for member of board of directors | 10/9/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: Our church is small and we have no paid staff. We are considering establishing a paid position for ...
A: Yes. Form 1099-misc for Board members --start of excerpt --- Directors of a corporation - members ...
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| Attributing donations | 10/8/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: One of our supporters owns a small service-oriented business. Recently he began a program of not ...
A: I don't see any problem doing what many public charities do, in other words, sending a note to the ...
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| Attributing donations | 10/8/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: One of our supporters owns a small service-oriented business. Recently he began a program of not ...
A: You would treat that as a donation without anything received. See the IRS Publication "Charitable ...
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| University Chaplain | 10/8/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I was wondering if a university chaplain would be eligible for the same IRS treatment as if he were ...
A: See IRS Publication 517 Social Security and Other Information for the Members of the Clergy and ...
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| membership fee tax exempt? | 10/8/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: my Boss has had a 501(c)(3) from Breckenridge, CO. She is now moving it to Nashville, TN. How would ...
A: This forum is only for federal tax questions regarding 501(c)(3) public charities as I have ...
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| 501c3 | 10/8/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I am confused about the legal difference between a 501c3 public charity or public foundation. If ...
A: This forum is only for federal tax questions regarding 501(c)(3) public charities as I have ...
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| Non-Profit VS Sole Proprietorship | 10/8/2008 | Harvey Mechanic |
Q: I am a Christian rap artist/performer/preacher. I actively tour, provide sound and lighting, ...
A: The main reason, in your case, that someone would want to have 501(c)(3) organization recognition ...
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