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What Does Tax-Exempt Status Mean?

Following is a transcript of this episode of the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast from MoneyMinder, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel, and we’re talking about something everybody loves to talk about – paying taxes. Reyna writes: Does tax-exempt status mean we are exempt…

Small Nonprofit Group Donation Receipts 101

Donation Receipts: Who, What, When, Why and How (With Examples)

For the charitable groups that MoneyMinder serves — Parent Groups, Booster Clubs, Sports Teams, Scouts, Churches, Social and Service Nonprofits — donations are a major driver of success. After all, the support and services you provide to people come at a monetary cost. The more donations you receive, the more support and services you can…

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3 Steps to Changing Your Financial Year

Are you looking to change your financial year? Whether your nonprofit group was set up a month or a decade ago, there could be compelling reasons to change your tax year. For example, if you set up your Booster Club or Parent Group (PTA, PTO, PTSA) on the calendar year, you may have later realized…

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Are PTAs Tax-Exempt?

Most, although not all, of the groups we serve here at MoneyMinder are classified as 501(c)(3). When it comes to asking whether your PTA is tax-exempt, the first question you must answer is whether your group is registered with the IRS as such. The IRS has a convenient tax-exempt organization search if you know your…

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What Are the Nonprofit 1099 Rules?

Many times, nonprofits have small budgets and the work at hand can be done in a shorter amount of time compared to a typical business. This is especially true of small nonprofits largely run by volunteers, like PTA/PTO, Church Groups, Booster, and Service Clubs. It takes a village to accomplish your nonprofit’s mission. But nonprofits of…

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Nonprofit Tax Returns: Which Forms to File, and When

Most tax-exempt organizations are required to file an annual nonprofit tax return with the IRS. Which form you file typically depends upon your financial activity, as indicated below. Following are some general guidelines for determining which tax form to file with the IRS: There are some exceptions and the thresholds are subject to change every…

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HOA Tax Return Guide

Have you been charged with filing taxes for your Homeowners Association? In general, HOAs don’t pay taxes because they don’t have a profit. In other words, the income that comes in (membership dues, fees, assessments) is used on the usual maintenance stuff and it’s all a wash. However, HOAs must still file a federal tax…

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Starting a Nonprofit Organization Checklist

If you’re reading this, you are either thinking of starting a nonprofit organization or you’ve officially decided to take the first steps. Congratulations! This is an exciting time. The list of things needed to start a nonprofit might be intimidating, but here at MoneyMinder, we want to see you and your nonprofit organization succeed. We…

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Maintaining Your Tax-Exempt Status

Whether your organization has been tax-exempt from day one or it is a recent change, you have come to this post for a great reason: maintaining your tax-exempt status. There are many benefits to being a tax-exempt organization. The obvious ones being federal tax exemption, tax-deductible contributions and sometimes exemption from employee tax. This status…

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How do PTAs, PTOs and Other Parent Groups File Taxes?

Parent Group, PTO & PTA Taxes 101 Taxes. If you dislike doing your own personal taxes, you’re likely not looking forward to filing your nonprofit’s taxes. Right?! Like it or not, Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations who have a federal exemption (think 501(c)3 status) must file a 990, 990N, or 990EZ every year. But how?…