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Non-governmental, tax-exempt employers that sponsor 457(b) plans are required to make amendments to comply with the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (including the SECURE Act of 2019) no later than December 31, 2025. As we previously...more
In the midst of nonprofits’ discovery of GoFundMe’s creation of donation pages for approximately 1.4 million nonprofit organizations without their consent or knowledge , another online fundraising platform for nonprofits has...more
Thompson Coburn’s Higher Education Litigation Summary is your resource for legal updates on key rulings and ongoing cases shaping the higher education sector. This installment covers updates related to Gainful Employment, the...more
It’s the season of faith, hope, and giving. In these challenging and consequential holidays, it’s a great time to recall the Biblical wisdom of Luke 12:28, especially as paraphrased by the 35th president in a more optimistic...more
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA") brings major changes to federal charitable deduction rules beginning January 1, 2026. These changes reduce the tax value of charitable giving for many high-income individuals and...more
Designed for busy in-house counsel, government affairs professionals, policy advocates, and legal practitioners seeking to navigate the ins and outs of congressional oversight, this edition of MoFo’s “Congressional...more
On November 17, Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington sent a Letter to the Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) requesting assistance to develop legislative proposals to address the tax implications of...more
Non-governmental, tax-exempt employers (i.e., non-profit organizations) that sponsor 457(b) deferred compensation plans should add this item to their year-end to-do lists: amending the plan to comply with the SECURE 2.0 Act...more
What Developers Need to Know - This article summarizes information contained in recent HUD guidance and public notices regarding the Continuum of Care (CoC) program funding cycle for FY 2025 (which funds projects operating...more
Join us for our December edition of the Bridge Series as we bring together an inspiring panel of leaders who are creating meaningful impact in our communities. This session highlights diverse perspectives from advocacy,...more
The law concerning federal limits on political advocacy by nonprofit organizations continues to evolve. For Section 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, two federal court decisions, issued nearly a year apart, have...more
Crowdfunding can provide financial support for people with special needs but may jeopardize their ability to qualify for means-tested government benefits such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. Common reasons...more
Not for profit organizations typically ensure that they have completed the basics when it comes to formation. They check the box on the most significant steps: incorporating under state law, adopting internal governance...more
A Cole County judge has invalidated Missouri’s recent expansion of its Historic Tax Credit (HTC) program, putting key changes implemented by HB 2062 — discussed in detail by our team here — at risk of repeal starting Nov. 19,...more
Accomplishing these goals requires contracting with service providers for everything from landscaping and pool maintenance to capital improvement projects. To avoid disputes, control costs, and ensure quality outcomes, it’s...more
New federal tax laws effective as of January 1, 2026, will change how charitable deductions work for most taxpayers. Adopted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the new rules may affect anyone who makes charitable...more
As the legal landscape for 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations faces potential change, “The Lobby Bar” podcast dives into why they are the “hot new toy” for government affairs professionals, as well as some of their...more
Starting on January 1, 2026, a significant change will take effect in the reporting format of donations received by NGOs, including amutot and public benefit companies (PBCs). In July 2025, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA)...more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - The United States Supreme Court will decide whether states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a ruling...more
In an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny and unforgiving stakeholder expectations, internal investigations conducted on behalf of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations focused on employee embezzlement and financial...more
On December 2, 2025, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral argument in First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin, a case with significant implications for nonprofit donor privacy, First Amendment rights,...more
Holland & Knight salutes all who have served in the United States military, including our own team members. This year, we spotlight more than 100 professionals who stand with veterans and their families through pro bono...more
As you (should) know, in 2024 California’s Charitable Fundraising Platforms law went into effect. Earlier this year, Hawaii passed a very similar law which is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026....more
South Carolina lawmakers are considering legislation that would tie the statewide property tax exemption available for low-income housing owned or managed by a nonprofit to the nonprofit’s percentage interest in a qualifying...more