I seem to have been on a writing sabbatical for the last year. Over the course of the year, I have discovered a few new planning ideas to share going forward. From previous articles you already know that I grew up in the...more
Many founders are familiar with tax-exempt charitable organizations. These nonprofit entities—which are commonly known by reference to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code—are operated exclusively for a broad range...more
On September 14, 2022, The New York Times published an article detailing the Chouinard family’s transfer of the majority of their ownership interests in Patagonia to a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization....more
On July 1, 2022, the IRS, Director of Exempt Organizations issued an array of final adverse determinations with respect to organizations seeking exemption under 26 U.S.C. sections 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(7). In these...more
Our advice is often sought about forming a charitable organization for personal reasons, corporate philanthropy or to house the charitable/educational activities of a trade association or a social welfare association. There...more
What is a tax-exempt organization? Tax exempt organizations come in many “flavors”. The most familiar are charities that are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code....more
In Texas, property owners associations (“Associations”) are typically non-profit corporations created under Chapter 22 of the Texas Business Organizations Code. As a result, many Associations want to know if they qualify for...more
On January 5, 2021, the IRS issued a revised Form 1024-A, which is the application that Code Section 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations use to apply to the IRS for recognition of their tax-exempt status. The Form 1024-A...more
Use Form 1024-A to Apply for Recognition of Exemption under IRC Section 501(c)(4) - Organizations that choose to apply for recognition of exempt status under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(a) as an organization...more
Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) exempts from the federal income tax certain nonprofit corporations that are operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (commonly referred to as “Social...more
Nonprofit entities that intend to operate as tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) are subject to new reporting requirements with the IRS. Specifically, newly-enacted...more
Organizations that claim federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(4) must comply with new procedures for notifying the IRS of their intent to operate under Section 501(c)(4), or face potential penalties. The IRS has...more
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (“PATH”) Act of 2015, enacted in December 2015, requires organizations to notify the IRS if they desire to operate under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”). (Only...more
The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has issued temporary regulations explaining how organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code must provide notice to the Service within 60 days of formation. ...more
New requirement for organizations intending to operate under Section 501(c)(4): Submit Form 8976 - New legislation enacted at the end of 2015 added section 506 to the Internal Revenue Code. Section 506 requires an...more