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Cozen O'Connor

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Decides Tax Exemption for Goodwill Industries

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In May 2020, Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania, Inc. (Goodwill) acquired the building in State College, Pennsylvania, in a high-traffic area that had numerous retail stores in the immediate vicinity. Later...more

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Hooked on a Feeling! The Benefits of 501(c)(4) Charitable Organizations

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

Bricker Graydon LLP

For Many Tax-Exempt Employers - Thanks to IRS Excise Taxes

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When considering compensation and benefits packages to lure and retain top executives or talent, nonprofit organizations, including universities and hospitals, are often at a disadvantage compared to their for-profit rivals....more

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FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Noncompetes: Implications on Nonprofit Health Care Systems Are Uncertain

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued its final rule regarding noncompete clauses, and which determined that such clauses are an unfair method of competition and therefore violate section 5 of the...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

Organizations across the country are grappling with how to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which went into effect on January 1. Fortunately for nonprofit organizations, federally tax-exempt entities are...more

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Nonprofit Organizations and the Corporate Transparency Act

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Effective as of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) requires most corporations, limited liability companies, and other registered entities to report Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) to the U.S....more

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The Corporate Transparency Act's Impact On Charities and Tax-Exempt Entities

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The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) became effective on Jan. 1. The CTA’s goal is to reduce money laundering and other financial crimes by requiring the reporting of ownership and control information of businesses...more

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10 Legal Issues for Nonprofit and Association Leadership in 2024

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As 2024 gets underway, the nonprofit sector will continue to face new challenges in addition to grappling with ongoing challenges that continue to impact the sector. Our interdisciplinary team, serving thousands of nonprofits...more

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Charities' Activities Attracting Congressional Attention

On two separate occasions in the first two months of 2024, members of Congress have invited IRS scrutiny of tax-exempt charitable organizations for activities that were perceived to be political lobbying. In January,...more

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Is Your Nonprofit Considering Holding a Raffle? Think Twice.

Raffles can be a profitable and exciting fundraiser for nonprofits seeking to raise money for their cause. Raffles are considered games of chance, meaning participants pay money for a chance to win a prize. Games of chance...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Not-for-Profits and the CTA

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Recently, there has been extensive reporting about the federal Corporate Transparency Act, or the “CTA,” the stated objective of which is to enhance transparency in entity structure and ownership in order to combat money...more

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Free Speech & Governance Policies: On (and Off) Campus

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Good nonprofit governance is challenging. It involves crafting and implementing smart policies that can be clearly communicated and anticipate future problems. This is easier said than done, especially with unpaid boards and,...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

January 2024 Legislative Round Up

Recent bills in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate demonstrate legislators’ concerns about several issues related to nonprofits, including: (1) admissions practices at institutions of higher education; (2)...more

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The Nonprofit Sector Need Not Apply: The Corporate Transparency Act and its Tax-Exempt Organization Exemptions

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ArentFox Schiff’s clients report being inundated with notices from registered agents and other service providers to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new law that will require many existing and newly formed...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act’s Effects on Nonprofits

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new federal financial reporting law that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024, is a hot topic in the corporate world these days. However, nonprofits also need to be aware of the law, which...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Massachusetts and Connecticut

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 55 is the sixth in a series of Quick Tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In...more

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Senators Issue Letter Pressing the Internal Revenue Service for More Transparency Over Nonprofit Community Hospitals

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On August 7, 2023, a bipartisan group of four United States Senators issued a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), requesting information from the IRS on how it scrutinizes tax-exempt community hospitals. The letter...more

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Congress to Examine Political Activities of Nonprofits

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The US Congress has announced it will be conducting hearings on whether tax-exempt entities are abiding by existing laws that regulate the amount of partisan activity they may engage in — and whether foreign money is being...more

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DOF Ruling Confirms Property Tax Exemption for Homeless Shelter in a Leasehold Condominium

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In response to a ruling request from Holland & Knight, the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) issued a ruling (FLP-22-5024) holding that a homeless shelter owned and operated by a not-for-profit (NFP) entity is...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Update on Remedial Bill Concerning Connecticut Property Tax Exemptions for Manufacturers & Not-For-Profit Organizations in Certain...

As an update to our recent post titled “New Remedial Bill Concerning Connecticut Property Tax Exemption for Manufacturers In Certain Municipalities,” which analyzed Raised Senate Bill 1136 (“SB 1136”); a related bill, Senate...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio’s Property Tax Exemptions: Do 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organizations Still Need to Pay Taxes on Their Real Property?

Ohio provides for property tax exemptions for real property held by 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. However, the exemption is not automatic. The exemption generally applies to real property owned by a qualifying 501(c)(3)...more

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Ground Lease Risks in Municipal Bond Projects

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Ground lease structures have become a common feature of conduit financings in the municipal bond market. They provide tax advantages to projects and can be structured several different ways depending on the tax-exempt status...more

White and Williams LLP

Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Property Tax Exemption to Non-Profit

Across the United States, public schools are primarily funded by property taxes based on assessments on both the land and buildings within the taxing district. Historically, however, non-profit hospitals, health centers,...more

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Minnesota Nonprofit Corporations — Bread and Butter Regulatory Considerations

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Most of the 50 states (and the District of Columbia) have a specific statutory regime for nonprofit corporations. Some states, such as Delaware, regulate nonprofit corporations under general corporate statutes. Over the last...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Tax-Exempt Lending to Governments and Nonprofits; Bank Loans and Direct Purchases of Municipal Securities

Commercial banks and other financial institutions (“lender” or “lenders”) have historically provided financing to both governmental entities and nonprofits on a tax-exempt basis through loans and direct purchases of municipal...more

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