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November 19-26, 2024
Our 501(c)(3) charitable organization is interested in joining a major online retailer’s affiliate program to raise funds. We will get a commission up to 10% on the retailer’s sale of products accessed by a special link clicked by our online website traffic.  What legal considerations should we be aware of to assure compliance with nonprofit tax requirements? Specifically, how can we manage potential issues related to unrelated business income, maintaining our status as a public charity, and maintaining tax-exempt status? Answer

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Lessons from Litigation

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November 19, 2024

In one of the more unusual cases of the year, churches in West Virginia have regained the right...Read more

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Tax Matters

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November 19, 2024

After growing from $68 million in 2021 to $243 million in 2022, the excise tax collected on...Read more

IRS issues guides on electioneering, supporting organizations

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Religious Broadcasters, churches challenge Johnson Amendment

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Private foundation revenue up 22% in 2020

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