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overtime

New Overtime Rules Could Inflate Payroll Expenses

A proposed rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), would update the overtime exemptions for so-called white-collar workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. If finalized, the new…

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nonprofit's ASC 205-40

Attesting to Your Nonprofit’s Ability to Survive

Are you certain that your nonprofit’s financially stable enough to be operating in a year? U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) give your nonprofit a reason to evaluate that proposition.…

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nonprofit publishing UBTI

IRS Guidance for Nonprofits: Publishing Relationship Didn’t Produce UBTI

You’re no doubt aware of the risk of generating unrelated business taxable income (UBTI). But you might not realize that the terms of your relationship with an outside publisher for…

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donating a vehicle to charity

Donating a Vehicle to Charity May Not Be a Taxwise Decision

You’ve probably seen or heard ads urging you to donate your car to charity. “Make a difference and receive tax savings,” one organization states. But donating a vehicle may not…

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transportation benefits

IRS Offers Nonprofits New Transportation Benefits Guidance

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) dealt several blows to the nonprofit sector. One of them is that, effective January 1, 2018, nonprofit employers are subject to tax on…

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meeting minutes

Best Practices for Effective Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes may seem like the least important aspect of your nonprofit’s board meetings. But these records of attendance, discussions and votes are critical to protecting your organization and demonstrating…

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shared space

Should Your Nonprofit Join the Shared Space Revolution?

If your nonprofit is still in its early stages and you can’t imagine renting — let alone buying — an office facility, consider space sharing. Also referred to as “co-working,”…

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cybercrime

Take Cybercrime Seriously: Your Donors’ Identities Depend On It

Financial transactions increasingly are being conducted online — and that includes charitable donations. The Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact reports that online giving grew more than 17% between 2016 and…

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