Industry News
Pennsylvania Eases Audit Thresholds and Other Nonprofit Requirements
Meeting state requirements is about to get a little easier for nonprofits operating in Pennsylvania, thanks to two measures recently approved by Governor Tom Wolf. Acts 71 and 72 of 2017, signed into law December 22, relax fundraising and financial … Read more >>
From Regulatory Hard Knocks to 30x ROI – Three Companies’ Stories
For companies in highly regulated industries, licensing brings to mind stress, frustration, delays, and expense. Many business leaders aren’t looking for a return on their licensing spend—they’re just hoping to minimize the damages. But regulatory requirements shouldn’t be a drain … Read more >>
National Council of Nonprofits Network Learning Confab 2017
Harbor Compliance, a Best Practices Partner of National Council of Nonprofits, is proud to have sponsored the 2017 Network Learning Confab conference. Hosted by the Council of Nonprofits … Read more >>
Summertime Slowdown? Not for Fundraising Compliance!
As summer temps soar, financial reporting and renewal requirements are turning up the heat even more!
Don’t let charitable solicitation registration renewals and fiscal year-end financial prep put … Read more >>
November 15 Filing Deadline for Charities
November 15 is an important date for renewing charitable solicitation registrations. Many states base their charitable solicitation renewal and annual financial reporting due dates on the charity’s fiscal year. Upon filing with the state charitable solicitation authorities, charities must usually … Read more >>
Client Spotlight: No-Shave November
No-Shave November was started in 2009 in memory of the Hill family’s father, Matthew Hill, who passed away from colon cancer in 2007. The concept is simple, put down your razor for the month of November and donate the money … Read more >>
Iowa Registered Agent Required for Limited Partnerships
Effective July 1, 2016, Iowa requires a limited partnership to have a registered agent for service of process. Iowa House Bill 2373 was signed into law by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad on April 21, 2016. The bill became effective July … Read more >>
Mississippi Charitable Organization Renewal Registration Update- Effective July 1, 2016
Effective July 1, 2016, charitable organizations in Mississippi must file to renew their charitable registration on or before the fifteenth day of the fifth month following the close of the charity’s fiscal year end. This coincides with the due … Read more >>
Lower Application Fee for Form 1023-EZ
The IRS released a Revenue Procedure today to change the application fee for Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The application fee will be lowered from $400 to $275, effective … Read more >>
IRS Study Reveals that 37% of Form 1023-EZ Applicants Improperly Received 501(c)(3) Tax Exemptions
The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) recently submitted its 2015 Annual Report to the United States Congress. That report contained an analysis of Form 1023-EZ that the IRS released in July 2014 as a streamlined 501(c)(3) application. The findings in … Read more >>
