Posts Tagged: 501(c)(3)

The DOMA Decision Has Immediate Impact for Nonprofits

June 27, 2013 Posted by Arthur Rieman in Conflict of Interest, IRS, News

Does the Supreme Court decision overturning the key provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) have any impact on nonprofits? It does indeed. In his opinion for the Court, Justice Kennedy eloquently writes that the rights and benefits of marriage must be afforded to gay and lesbian couples who are legally married. He also writes …

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Rules of Disclosure: Non-Profit Documents General Public Has Rights To

What information must a nonprofit disclose to the general public? This question has come up several times in the past few months. The IRS and some states require nonprofits to provide certain items upon request. However, often times, members of the public ask for documents they have no right to view. The IRS requires tax-exempt …

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