All posts by Jessica Dispensa

PHONY IRS NOTICES & OTHER SCAMS

Unfortunately in this internet age, it has become easier for fraudsters to communicate fake IRS letters and other fake IRS communication to innocent taxpayers.   Our office is receiving an increasing number of calls from clients, inquiring if the phone call they received from “the IRS” are legitimate.   The latest scam that taxpayers are receiving is Read More…

FASB MODIFIES NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCOUNTING RULES

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued ASU 2016-14 to improve the presentation of financial statements of not-for-profit entities such as charities, foundations, universities, and nonprofit health care providers, etc.  This is the first major change to the nonprofit financial statement model in over 20 years, which is intended to provide more useful information Read More…

UPCOMING CHANGE: NJ ANNUAL CHARITABLE REGISTRATION FILING

Traditionally, the initial and annual charity registration forms were filed on paper with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA).  However, starting January 1, 2017, all New Jersey charitable filings must be done on-line.  The on-line filing with the Division of Consumer Affairs is to be done through the DCA Portal (https://njconsumeraffairs.state.nj.us).  You need to Read More…

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

Here at BKC, we believe in the dignity of labor whether head or hand, and we are proud to work with such dedicated, talented, and hard working individuals. This Labor Day, we hope you can enjoy the rewards of hard work with your family & friends.  We wish you a happy and safe Labor Day Read More…

VALUATION DISCOUNTS WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE SOON

Currently, valuations of interests in family controlled entities for federal gift, estate and generation-skipping transfers can be reduced by discounts saving significant tax dollars, but this will change soon.  It may be too late after December 1, 2016 to take advantage of the more favorable rules currently in effect. Aggressive discounts were historically taken, thus Read More…

NJ CHARITABLE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

There are two key phrases when filing an annual NJ charitable registration form for Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations: “gross revenue” and gross contributions”. If a NJ charitable organization has over $500,000 of annual gross revenue, they must attach an audited financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant to the NJ Form CRI-300.  You cannot Read More…