The tax-exempt sector employs 29% of the American workforce and controls nearly $53 trillion in assets according to IRS statistics. Tax-exempt organizations also account for about 26% of the $1.5 trillion in federal tax...more
As the end of 2022 approaches, many individuals, families and businesses consider making donations to their favorite charities. In light of recent judicial decisions enforcing “strict requirements” to claim tax deductions for...more
Last month, Congress retroactively repealed the provision of the 2017 Tax Act that imposed unrelated business income tax on nonprofits that provided qualified transportation fringe benefits to employees....more
When donors place restrictions on the ability of 501(c)(3) organizations to use funds, directors must exercise care to meet their duties and responsibilities under state law....more
The Senate weighed in on tax reform by releasing a revised Chairman’s Mark of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” on Nov. 14, 2017. Many provisions of the Chairman’s Mark closely track the House bill, but the two differ substantially...more
Federal tax reform continues as House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady (R-Texas) offered his second amendment to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts on Nov. 9, modifying recently introduced legislation discussed in...more
While speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 2, President Donald J. Trump vowed to “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment. This pledge was seconded by House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady, R-Texas, in...more
Although comprehensive tax reform in 2016 is unlikely in the midst of an election year, so far in 2016, parties on all sides have proposed specific changes to the rules applicable to exempt organizations.
Lawmakers in...more