September 16, 2012 to October 15, 2012
Lead Stories
Members of Unincorporated Association May Be Liable for Association’s Debt
Vermont Court sets criteria for imposition of personal liability when club can’t meet obligations
‘Chief Apostle’ Personally Liable For Unpaid Withholding Taxes
Court rejects claim that finding based on bylaws interferes with church’s First Amendment rights
Broker/Director’s Insurance Fails to Cover Malpractice Claim
Policy excludes coverage for transactions where broker has financial interest, or is director of a party
Ready Reference
Lobbying Rules Create Opportunity for Charities
There are many ways to advocate for public policy goals without going beyond the limitations of the Tax Code
To the Point
May we give to individuals for vet care?
As a 501(c)(3) organization, we give contributions to specific breed rescue groups to help pay for veterinary costs incurred while rescuing a purebred dog that meets our criteria. Most of the organizations are (c)(3)s. We often get requests from individuals who rescued a dog that meets the criteria for funding from us. These individuals are always members of our over 2000-member organization. Is it okay for us to give reimbursements for vet care to an individual/member?
Lessons from Litigation
Tax Matters
Employment Law