All posts by Jessica Dispensa

IRS PROVIDES WELCOME RELIEF FOR SMALL TAXPAYERS TO COMPLY WITH TANGIBLE PROPERTY (REPAIR) REGULATIONS

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service released much-requested guidance, simplifying the procedures for small taxpayers to comply with the final tangible property regulations (T.D. 9636) and disposition regulations (T.D. 9689). The new procedures allow small businesses to change a method of accounting under the final tangible property and disposition regulations on a prospective basis Read More…

NJ CLEAN ENERGY REBATES

This information qualifies as good-to-know, and not necessarily income tax related.  New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program offers rebates of the purchase price for Energy Efficient Clothes Washers, Clothes Dryers, and Refrigerators.  In order to qualify, specific makes and models must match the list maintained by the Bureau of Public Utilities.  Rebates for appliances range from Read More…

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR NONPROFIT’S TAX EXEMPT STATUS

Although it is not common to have a tax-exempt status revoked, it does happen.  Decrease the chance that your organization’s tax-exempt status could be revoked by following these rules: Corporate Records:  All nonprofit organizations must keep good records.  These records should consist of, at a minimum, the original articles of incorporation, including any amendments, bylaws, Read More…

THE IMPORTANCE OF COST ALLOCATIONS: WHAT’S A DONOR’S PERCEPTION OF YOUR ORGANIZATION?

A donor’s perception of your organization is very important in making the decision on where to contribute their hard earned dollars. It is useful to think about how donors view your non-profit organization.  Some questions donors may consider include the following: Are the organization’s resources allocated in the most efficient manner in order to fulfill Read More…

IS YOUR BUSINESS COMPLIANT WITH FORM 1099 REQUIREMENTS?

The requirements for preparing and filing information returns, such as Forms 1099 and W-2, apply to all businesses, including owners of rental properties.  Current IRS Regulations require that information returns be issued to all non-corporate businesses that provide goods or services, to your business or rental activity, aggregating $600 or more during the year.  The Read More…