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Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Filing Your Form 990

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Your tax-exempt status may keep you from having to file traditional tax returns, but maintaining the designation comes with its own labyrinth of forms, requirements, and deadlines. Here are nine common mistakes Nikita and her team at Tax990 see nonprofits make when filing their form 990s.

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How to Set Up Your Nonprofit Accounting System RIGHT So it Helps You Grow

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When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. The problem is that if you’re like most, you haven’t paid a lot of attention to your accounting system. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people.

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Is Your Remote Team Getting the TLC They Deserve? An Audit Delivers Answers

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Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical. What are the requirements for calendar and file sharing? Are there safety considerations?

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How to Minimize Risk Throughout Your Grant Cycle

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Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation. Here are some questions you can ask potential grantees, either as part of the application or as a follow-up conversation: Who at your organization can approve grant spending?

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: What does the repeal of Arizona's solicitation law mean to my nonprofit?

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Question: How have the requirements for charitable solicitation registration in Arizona changed with new legislation? Are we still required to file annual reports? Most states typically regulate nonprofit organizations through solicitation laws that are concerned with charitable solicitations from the general public.

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Do You Need to Register to Fundraise Online? A Crash Course

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As a nonprofit leader, you are likely familiar with donation solicitation laws. In order to solicit donations, you’ll need to follow your state’s filing requirements and properly register before collecting donations. For anyone experienced in nonprofit fundraising, this may seem like an obvious question.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

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What questions should you ask before starting a nonprofit? Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. How long does it take to start a nonprofit?