Charities

Most charities send out “thank you letters” that can serve as the written acknowledgment or receipt for the donations that they receive. The IRS doesn’t require any particular form of receipt, so,...

Some people do not understand that having a nonprofit company is similar to having a regular business. It requires much planning and strategic implementation to make it work. It is all well and...

You will learn the steps required by the IRS for how start a non profit organization.

Many charities have vehicle donation programs to raise funds. Donating a car can be a good deal for the donor as well. You avoid the hassle of trying to sell an old car, have the satisfaction of...

Establishment of a charity goes beyond the state laws that govern business organizations within your jurisdiction. Federal provisions governing tax-deductible donations to charities and income tax...

If you have already decided that you want to give to a charity, the next few steps are to find out what kind of a charity you want to give to, as well as how much you want to give. However, you...

Starting a Non-Profit Organization has two basic parts, legal and organizational. As a tax attorney, I will address the legal part of the equation.

When what you have been doing to help other people becomes bigger than a personal hobby, it may be time for you to start a charitable organization. This is a non-profit business structure that...

Churches have unique accounting situations especially if you have minister employees. However as with any organization, if you withhold payroll taxes, you must submit a Form 941 Employers...

Creating a charity can appear to be a daunting task to someone who has never done it before. While it does require a fairly large sum of money to start up, you do not have to be a rich...

Giving to charities is an easy way to help your neighbor, but you need to know that the charity you give to is trustworthy. Of course, it must be a charity to begin with or you will not be...

Starting a charity is not as daunting as it seems. Anyone with dedication, patience, and the ability to follow directions can successfully incorporate a charitable organization. There are...

Nonprofit organizations are everywhere. They are hospitals, private universities, credit unions, civic clubs, fraternal societies, religious groups, charitable foundations and community theater...

Tax-exempt status is given by the Internal Revenue Service and is reserved for non-profit organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3) organizations. Your organization must satisfy certain...