The IRS has emphasized employment tax compliance during its tax-exempt audits for many years.  They believe that employment tax is a high risk area of noncompliance for non-profits.  Some of the main issues for IRS audit review include: Expense reimbursements and accountable plan compliance, Treatment of fringe benefits as taxable compensation, Independent contractor vs. employer Read More…

Many non-profit organizations supplement their gross income by holding fundraising events.  If your organization spends more than $15,000 during the tax year on professional fundraising services, has more than $15,000 of gross fundraising income, or has more than $15,000 of gross gaming income, you must attach Schedule G to the Form 990. If your organization Read More…

When a tax exempt organization files its Form 990 or 990EZ, the tax return is public information (typically accessible through the internet) and must be available for public inspection for a three year period beginning with the due date (including extensions) of the tax return.  This includes all schedules and attachments to the tax return, Read More…