If you’re not sure or if you have any questions, join CalCPA’s quarterly Nonprofit Discussion Group on July 18 from 8-10am. A panel of employment attorneys will discuss whether to classify a worker as an intern, volunteer, independent contractor, or exempt employee. This is a critical topic for all nonprofits as the IRS and Employment …
Posts Tagged: IRS
Money Back for Delayed 501(c)(4)s?
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (“TAS”) is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers having trouble dealing with the IRS. With the slogan, “Your Voice at the IRS,” it’s only natural that TAS weigh in on the IRS’ recent 501(c)(4) review troubles. While TAS doesn’t have any investigative authority, in a recent report to Congress …
The DOMA Decision Has Immediate Impact for Nonprofits
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 …
Do You Forgive the IRS Yet?
In response to the 501(c)(4) “targeting” issue, the IRS has issued a report concluding that there is no evidence of intentional wrongdoing but that, among other steps taken to ensure that the situation doesn’t continue, the senior IRS staff members responsible for the determinations process have been replaced. Ostensibly to right its wrong, the IRS …
IRS Suspends Exempt Orgs Head
Yesterday Lois Lerner, the head of the IRS division on exempt organizations, refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing. Today the IRS put her on an indefinite administrative leave. This comes in response to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations demanding her immediate suspension. Right now it’s not clear whether the suspension will lead …
Death Knell Approaches for Some Nonprofits
May 15 is almost here. This is the deadline by which, if an organization is on the calendar year, it must file its IRS Form 990-series information return. If an exempt organization didn’t file its 990-series form for 2010 and 2011, missing this year’s deadline could be its final act as an exempt organization. Almost …