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High Net Worth Family Tax Report, Vol. 8, No. 2 -- May 2013

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 5/18/2013

President’s fiscal year 2014 budget contains numerous tax provisions - President Barack Obama released his proposed budget for the government’s fiscal year 2014 on April 10, 2013, and, not surprisingly, the budget...more

Internet Fundraising for Tax-Exempt Organizations

by Jamie Bowles | Proskauer - Not for Profit/Exempt... on 5/9/2013

The IRS recently released an Information Letter, written in response to a congressman’s inquiry about an unidentified charity’s unidentified practices, confirming that Section 501(c)(3) organizations may use the internet to...more

Buying and Selling Businesses in Today's Economy, Stephen Opler [Video]

by Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/1/2013

Now is a great time to sell a business. Nearly 4,800 private equity firms are looking to invest $1 trillion in business acquisitions, and the loan market is returning to re-recession levels. ...more

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - April 26, 2013

by Mark Alderman | Cozen O'Connor on 4/26/2013

Marilyn Tavenner received bipartisan support from members of the Senate Committee on Finance in her confirmation hearing to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) though a full Senate vote is being held up,...more

State Regulation of Nonprofit Organizations: Everything You Need to Know about Required State Filings for Your Nonprofit...

by Kristalyn Loson | Venable LLP on 4/24/2013

In This Presentation: - Incorporation/Annual Corporate Reporting - Foreign Corporation Authorization/Reporting - State Tax - Registration and Reporting - Charitable Solicitation...more

Raising Funds for Nonprofits: Key Legal Issues, Common Pitfalls & New Intellectual Property Concerns

by Marcella Ballard, Kristalyn Loson, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 4/1/2013

In this presentation: *Charitable Solicitation: - Charitable Solicitation Regulatory Overview - Legal Considerations for the Charity’s Own Fundraising - Working with Professional...more

Insight on Estate Planning - April/May 2013: Should a CRT be part of your estate plan?

by Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 3/29/2013

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows a person to support a favorite charity while potentially boosting their cash flow, shrinking the size of their taxable estate, reducing or deferring income taxes, and enjoying...more

Protection and Goodwill – Documenting Charitable Contributions in the Eyes of the IRS

by Deborah Tellier | Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 3/26/2013

April 15th is just around the corner, and every year clients ask us what paperwork is needed to document charitable contributions. As a reminder, the IRS allows you to deduct up to 50% of your adjusted gross income donated...more

Estate, Gift, and GST Taxes in 2013: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and Other News (Oregon)

by Michele Buck-Romero, Patrick Green, Amelia Heath | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/1/2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”) was signed into law on Jan. 2, 2013, avoiding dramatic changes to tax exemptions and tax rates on transfers subject to federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping...more

Tax Season Alert: The IRS May Attempt to Disallow Your Charitable Deductions

by Steven Packer | Duane Morris LLP on 2/28/2013

As you compile your tax material for the preparation of your 2012 income tax returns, now is the perfect time to examine your files to ensure you have all required records to support your charitable contributions,...more

Estate Planning Implications of American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

by Deanna Lyon, Virginia Palmer, Judith Yang | Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 2/27/2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act (the Act), which was passed by Congress on January 1, 2013 and signed into law by President Obama on January 2, has finally provided some permanence to the transfer tax laws....more

The New, Philanthropic Miami

by Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 2/26/2013

On December 12, 2012, almost 5,000 donors throughout Miami-Dade County and the world gave into our shared vision for a greater community. The inaugural Give Miami Day was a special “Miami Moment” where we stood up, rallied...more

Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2013

by Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 2/26/2013

In This Issue: - Fiscal cliff deal brings some certainty to estate planning - Strong governance enhances a family business’s value - Should you donate life insurance to charity? - Estate Planning Pitfall -...more

Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2013: Should you donate life insurance to charity?

by Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 2/22/2013

Donating life insurance to a favorite charity is an excellent opportunity to make a larger donation than may otherwise be affordable. This article shows why this is so and discusses the most tax-effective way to donate life...more

U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Holds Marathon Session on Charitable Contribution Tax Deduction

by Kristalyn Loson, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 2/21/2013

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee (the “Committee”) held an extensive hearing to address the itemized deduction for charitable contributions under the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”)....more

Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- February 18‚ 2013

by Abby Matousek, Jason M. Rosenstock | Mintz Levin - Public Finance on 2/19/2013

In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; and Upcoming Hearings. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - President Obama touched on both new and old initiatives in his State of...more

Consider a Private Foundation to Fulfill Your Philanthropic Goals

by Marla K. Conley, Walter Ferst, Cynthia Fischer, Jonathan R. Flora, Barbara E. Little, Bruce Rosenfield, Roy Ross | Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP on 2/18/2013

There are a variety of vehicles through which individuals and families can promote their charitable giving goals, and private foundations are often a leading choice. Simply stated, a private foundation is a type of charitable...more

Commercial Co-ventures – Best Practices and Legal Developments for Nonprofits

by Kristalyn Loson, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 2/11/2013

In this presentation: - Recognizing Commercial Co-ventures - Common Regulatory Requirements - Contractual Issues - Disclosures - The Charity’s Role – Federal Tax Considerations - Emerging Models...more

American Taxpayer Relief Act Of 2012 - The Effects On Charitable Giving

by Virginia C. Gross, Bruce Hopkins, Thomas J. Schenkelberg | Polsinelli on 2/5/2013

In This Issue: - Major Tax Provisions Relating to Charitable Organizations - Other Law Changes Affecting Charitable Contributions - Excerpt from Major Tax Provisions Relating to Charitable Organizations: The...more

Transaction Monitoring Under the FCPA [Video]

by Thomas Fox on 1/31/2013

Transaction monitoring was mentioned in a couple of significant enforcement actions of 2012. I think that it will move to becoming a best practice in FCPA compliance programs. This video will explain how transaction...more

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High Net Worth Family Tax Report, Vol. 8, No. 2 -- May 2013

Internet Fundraising for Tax-Exempt Organizations

Buying and Selling Businesses in Today's Economy, Stephen Opler [Video]

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - April 26, 2013

State Regulation of Nonprofit Organizations: Everything You Need to Know about Required State Filings for Your Nonprofit...

Raising Funds for Nonprofits: Key Legal Issues, Common Pitfalls & New Intellectual Property Concerns

Insight on Estate Planning - April/May 2013: Should a CRT be part of your estate plan?

Protection and Goodwill – Documenting Charitable Contributions in the Eyes of the IRS

Estate, Gift, and GST Taxes in 2013: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and Other News (Oregon)

Tax Season Alert: The IRS May Attempt to Disallow Your Charitable Deductions

Estate Planning Implications of American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

The New, Philanthropic Miami

Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2013

Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2013: Should you donate life insurance to charity?

U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Holds Marathon Session on Charitable Contribution Tax Deduction

Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- February 18‚ 2013

Consider a Private Foundation to Fulfill Your Philanthropic Goals

Commercial Co-ventures – Best Practices and Legal Developments for Nonprofits

American Taxpayer Relief Act Of 2012 - The Effects On Charitable Giving

Transaction Monitoring Under the FCPA [Video]

2013 Tax Update Letter

IRS Issues Regulations for Type III Supporting Organizations

The Fiscal Cliff Deal - What does it mean for you and your business?

Charitable Giving Under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

IRS Announces Deadline to Make 2012 Charitable/IRA Rollovers

Buying and Selling Businesses in Today's Economy, Stephen Opler [Video]

Transaction Monitoring Under the FCPA [Video]

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