Nonprofit Resources
Nonprofit Issues Newsletter, October 2018
What to know about reporting contributions of nonfinancial assets, audit committee charters, first-time employee benefit plan audits, and much more.
Christian Colleges Rank High for Student Engagement
Among the colleges and universities in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings with the highest student engagement, nine of the top 12 are faith-based.
Gifts-in-Kind: Reporting Contributions of Nonfinancial Assets
Since the standards for recognizing contributions at their fair value were issued in 1993, NFPs have been challenged to measure the value of the myriad contributions they receive. This controversial area is once again being addressed by watchdog agencies and state attorneys general and, thus, is one that NFPs should navigate with care.
The Current State of Higher Education: Key Issues and Trends
While the higher education industry is large and complex, there are several trends affecting schools of all types and sizes. Faith-based higher education institutions are not immune to these trends.
IRS Clarifies Deductibility of Business Meals
October 4, 2018 - Since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there have been a lot of questions about how reimbursement for meals should be treated. Now the IRS has issued guidance.
IRS Clarifies Taxability of 2017 Moving Expenses
September 24, 2018 - The IRS has clarified that 2017 moving expenses paid or reimbursed in 2018 are not subject to federal income or employment taxes.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
The business continuity and disaster recovery environment is changing every day. It is critical for nonprofits to establish baseline plans, back-up configurations, and training and testing processes to ensure ongoing operations.
Get Key Higher Education Tax Reporting Data and Insight in this Free White Paper
August 30, 2018 - See how peer institutions are handling key tax reporting issues in the 2018 edition of our annual Higher Education Tax Reporting Trends Project.
2018 Higher Education Tax Reporting Trends Project
See how peer institutions answered survey questions about “pouring agreements,” offering premium seats at athletic events to contributors, raffles, artwork on campus, and more – along with insight on the tax implications.
Is Your Organization Ready for this New Data Privacy Law?
August 16, 2018 - New data privacy regulations take effect in Colorado on September 1, 2018. Even if your nonprofit organization doesn’t operate in Colorado, the law applies if you collect or maintain the personal data of Colorado residents. Read more in this Email Alert.