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Form 990: What You Need to Know About Filing for Your Nonprofit

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The Form 990 Series is a specifically designed tax form that most nonprofit organizations will need to file annually. Beyond the fact that it’s a requirement, however, there are a number of other benefits to filing as well—such as increased credibility in the eyes of donors and volunteers. Which 990 Form(s) Should I File?

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Choosing an E-File Provider for Your Nonprofit Taxes

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Filing your taxes is one of the most important and most dreaded tasks for any nonprofit. After all, filing Form 990 correctly and on time is what helps your nonprofit keep its tax-exempt status — and helps you avoid paying unnecessary fees. . However, correctly filing your taxes is no simple task. Component filing.

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How "Small" Payroll Mistakes Cause Multi-Year S#!t Storms for Nonprofits

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This causes (1) incorrect filing of payroll forms (federal and state) for the period this occurred, (2) errors related to benefits and deductions like retirement balances, unemployment compensation, and workers comp. 3) No one files quarterly tax forms (yes, it happens). File your taxes on time, pay the correct payroll tax, etc.

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Save the Day: Knowing Which WordPress Files to Always Back Up

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From targeted hack attempts to denial of service attacks to unexpected—and all too common—server failures, not having the correct data backed up can cause headaches and even total ruin for a site owner. The Core WordPress Files. Configuration Files. htaccess” file.

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Protecting the right to give according to our values

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In December, our organizations filed a joint amicus brief to support the Fearless Foundation and protect the right to give. What is at stake is the ability to express our values through philanthropy—by giving to the causes, organizations, and movements aligned with those values. What is at stake? But it wouldn’t stop there.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in 10 Steps

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There are thousands of nonprofit organizations in the world covering innumerable causes. How to start a nonprofit: first steps How to start a nonprofit: build a strong foundation How to start a nonprofit: file the paperwork What is a nonprofit organization? But how exactly do you start a nonprofit? Who will your nonprofit serve?

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Creating Financial Transparency with Your IRS 990 Series (and Maintaining Tax Compliance)

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And then there is your annual IRS 990 series filing deadline. With an ever-changing landscape of fundraising, economic conditions, and tactics for expanding mission-related programming, finding time for IRS tax reporting and filing 990 Series returns can be beyond challenging. This couldn’t be more inaccurate!

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