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Your Nonprofit Should be Using Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

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A public service announcement (PSA) is a way to communicate to the public about an important topic or issue that affects most of, if not all of the general public. A PSA is communicated via radio, television, online, and via other media formats without charge so that the public is aware of the issue/topic and can take action. .

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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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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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Nonprofit Startups: Apply for 501(c)(3) Status or Secure Fiscal Sponsorship?

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Inspiration has struck and you have an amazing, world-changing idea for a public good group that you would like to make a reality. Sponsored groups can always file for a 501(c)(3) status after you’ve proven your concept can gain support from donors and volunteers. What do you do to get started?

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Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant

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According to court papers, AAER filed its challenge on behalf of three anonymous female business owners , two in Virginia and one in New York, whose small businesses met the firmographics criteria of eligible contestants. In declarations filed with the court, all three asserted they “meet the nonracial requirements for the contest.”

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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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