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Are You Prepared for Nonprofit Tax Deadlines?  

The Charity CFO

Taxes are rarely anyone’s idea of fun, but meeting nonprofit tax deadlines is critical to keeping even the most successful and impactful charities running. Unfortunately, they can often sneak up on busy nonprofit leaders, leading to a last-minute scramble to file – or worse. Read on as we break down the basics.

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Nonprofit Tax Filing: 7 Steps to Peace of Mind

The Charity CFO

Most people dread filing taxes. Nonprofit leaders have an especially hard time understanding, preparing and filing their returns. They’re ever busy trying to make a positive difference in their communities, which is why tax filing often comes as an afterthought. But why is this really important?

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Which IRS Form 990 Should Your Nonprofit File?

The Charity CFO

Every tax exempt nonprofit must file IRS Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) every year. That’s right, your nonprofit needs to file an IRS return. Your tax-exempt status has benefits, but it doesn’t exempt you from oversight. When is IRS Form 990 due?

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Do Nonprofits Pay taxes? It’s Complicated.

The Charity CFO

Many nonprofit founders think that they won’t have to worry about taxes. So if you’re new to nonprofit accounting , you shouldn’t make too many assumptions about which taxes you will (or won’t) have to pay. . A note on the term “nonprofit:” There are 27 different nonprofits types in the federal tax code.

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How to Fill Out a 501c(3) Application for Your Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

Starting a nonprofit organization can be confusing and tricky, especially if it’s your first time and you don’t have any experience filling out a 501c(3) application. However, filling out the application is an essential step in setting up a nonprofit charity with the full benefits of tax-exempt status.

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How to Comply with Accounting Standards for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

Accounting standards for nonprofits are probably not the first thing you think about, but are crucial for your organization to succeed. Nonprofit organizations distinguish themselves from for-profit entities through their purpose and mission. Another difference is in fund accounting.

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Financial Oversight Guidelines for Nonprofit Boards

The Charity CFO

Financial oversight is one of the primary roles of your nonprofit board of directors. . Every nonprofit is required to have a board of directors. And they create a lot of confusion for people new to the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits are fundamentally different from other businesses. What is Financial Oversight?

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