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Nonprofit Basics: IRS 10-Course Charity Workshop
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4 Key Takeaways | Analyzing the Top Income Tax Cases in 2024
REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Year-End Thoughts and New Year To-Do List
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Year-End and Trending Tax Considerations for Health Care Practices
Nonprofit Basics: International Grantmaking – Part 2 Income Tax Withholding Rules
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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 44 - A Recipe for Litigation: The Simmering Conflict Surrounding ERC Claims
REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Navigating the Complex Rules That Describe a Public Charity
Expedited Review of IRS Applications for Recognition of Exempt Status
Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in New Mexico and Utah
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Many successful business owners attribute some part of their success to their community. For some of these owners, it is not enough to simply acknowledge this “debt”; they feel an obligation to share some of their financial...more
Did you know the appeal of an IRS audit is based upon the IRS examination file record of the audit itself? When the IRS produces its "Notice of Determination" at the end of an audit, a very important door closes: the ability...more
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the IRS have issued a John Doe summons targeting Trident Trust and related companies in three federal court cases. This development has significant implications for clients of Trident...more
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The IRS has clearly identified legitimate reasons why "U.S. Persons" would establish or maintain ownership in a foreign trust. However, a foreign trust creates complex IRS reporting requirements for US taxpayers who own a...more
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