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Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in New Mexico and Utah
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California Regulation of Charitable Fundraising Platforms: Part I - Definitions
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As the 2024 tax year comes to a close, owners of individual retirement accounts (IRAs) might consider combining the tax benefits of charitable giving with a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from their IRA....more
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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. Today's episode is the second in a three-part series addressing several critical compliance topics relevant to international grantmaking by U.S. public charities and...more
Even global icons like Beyoncé, among the wealthiest entertainers on the planet, are not immune to IRS scrutiny. Recently, Queen Bey found herself entangled in a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over an alleged...more
I seem to have been on a writing sabbatical for the last year. Over the course of the year, I have discovered a few new planning ideas to share going forward. From previous articles you already know that I grew up in the...more
If you earn over £100,000 in any tax year your personal allowance is gradually reduced by £1 for every £2 of adjusted net income over £100,000 irrespective of age. This means that any taxable receipt that takes your income...more
Cryptocurrency has revolutionized the financial markets but also created tax traps for the unwary investor. Building on proposed regulations issued last year, the IRS recently increased its oversight of cryptocurrency...more
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