Industry News

Posted on November 4, 2014, by Eric Stark in Business Compliance, Industry News.

So, you are ready to hire a new employee to supplement your growing business. This is certainly an exciting time for you and your business. However, as you may already be aware, hiring an employee presents a variety of potential … Read more

Posted on October 23, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance, Industry News.

Many states offer electronic filing options for business registration. As more states finally move into the 21st century (half-joking, of course), online filing will become the norm, and mailing a filing will become a thing of the past.

As you … Read more

Posted on October 9, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance, Industry News.

Beginning October 8th, the Pennsylvania Department of State is launching online filing services for Pennsylvania professional license holders, corporations, and other business entities.

Businesses incorporating in Pennsylvania, and those obtaining business licenses, can use the online filing service in … Read more

Posted on August 20, 2014, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

News of the recent release of IRS Form 1023-EZ has spread like wildfire. Introduced in July, the form, designed to streamline the application and approval process for federal tax exemption, has triggered a number of questions throughout the nonprofit world.… Read more

Posted on August 14, 2014, by James Gilmer in Industry News.

8/14/2014 The Connecticut Secretary of State has been experiencing computer and copier issues. Clerks are unable to print copies, certified copies, and confirmations of filings.

The Secretary of State’s office is unsure when all systems will be running normal once … Read more

Posted on July 23, 2014, by James Gilmer in Industry News.

7/23/2014 – The Illinois Secretary of State is open once more, after a small fire shut down business filing services Tuesday.

If you’re registering in Illinois, expect a bit of a delay, but normal processing times should resume shortly.… Read more

Posted on July 22, 2014, by James Gilmer in Industry News.

7/22/2014 – The Illinois Secretary of State is closed today due to a small fire. Though the fire has been contained, the building is experiencing electrical issues and has no air conditioning.

As a result, the state is only able to … Read more

Posted on July 17, 2014, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

On July 1, 2014, IRS Form 1023-EZ was released, give nonprofits a new way of applying for federal tax exemption under 501(c)(3).

At the time of the announcement, there was much uncertainty about the effectiveness and desired outcomes of this … Read more

Posted on July 14, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance, Industry News.

The Indiana Secretary of State has released new business registration forms. If you’re registering a domestic or foreign entity in Indiana, you must use the new forms. The state fees have not changed.

The new forms are dated 2014, but … Read more

Posted on July 2, 2014, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

If you are or will be filing for 501(c)(3) tax exemption, heads up!

On July 1, the IRS released the much anticipated and hotly debated Form 1023-EZ, which simplifies the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) tax exemption.

The form is three … Read more