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November 2021
- Nov 1, 2021 JV CPA PLLC is transitioning to a virtual/remote work environment Nov 1, 2021
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December 2020
- Dec 2, 2020 Nonprofit Year-End Financial Statement Audit (or Review) process in a Nutshell Dec 2, 2020
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July 2020
- Jul 6, 2020 NYS Charities Bureau Guidance (and Extensions) due to COVID-19 Jul 6, 2020
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May 2020
- May 21, 2020 Grant Making: WHAT IS EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY? May 21, 2020
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January 2020
- Jan 15, 2020 What Is the Difference Between a Compilation, a Review and an Audit? A Comparative Overview (updated) Jan 15, 2020
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November 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 NYS Charities Bureau clarifies Form 990 Schedule B is required with annual filings Nov 18, 2019
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October 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 IRS Issues Fiscal Year 2020 Program Letter for Exempt Organizations Oct 17, 2019
- Oct 4, 2019 NYS Charities Bureau sues NYCharities.org and Its Board of Trustees Oct 4, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 29, 2019 NY Charities Bureau issues new guidance on solicitation disclosure requirements Aug 29, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 29, 2019 Museums and Historical Societies: FASB updates definition of ‘collections’ for nonprofits Mar 29, 2019
- Mar 15, 2019 IRS - Exempt Organization 2018 Accomplishment Letter Released Mar 15, 2019
- Mar 15, 2019 Question: Why are audit fees so expensive for Nonprofits? Mar 15, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 1, 2019 JV CPA 2019 Ad Jan 1, 2019
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September 2018
- Sep 4, 2018 IRS Excess Benefit Transactions & Intermediate Sanctions Sep 4, 2018
- Sep 1, 2018 Important NYS Charities Bureau Guidance Document Issued Sep 1, 2018
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June 2018
- Jun 21, 2018 FASB releases accounting guidance for contributions received and contributions made Jun 21, 2018
- Jun 11, 2018 Single System for State Charity Registration and Reporting in the works Jun 11, 2018
- Jun 8, 2018 Be Advised The NYS Charities Bureau Moved to 28 Liberty Street ....... Jun 8, 2018
- Jun 8, 2018 The IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt Organization issued their 2018 Report Jun 8, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 29, 2018 IRS Posts 2017 Accomplishments for Tax Exempt Unit Mar 29, 2018
- Mar 27, 2018 Alert: IRS will be rejecting more Form 990 filings Mar 27, 2018
- Mar 21, 2018 Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence Mar 21, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 29, 2018 Pennsylvania Raises audit and review thresholds and makes otehr changes to the Charitable Purposes Act Jan 29, 2018
- Jan 8, 2018 Clergy Housing Allowance ok for now... Jan 8, 2018
- Jan 8, 2018 Push to have IRS eliminate the Form 990 Schedule B.... Jan 8, 2018
- Jan 2, 2018 Form 1023: IRS to post approved tax-exempt status application forms online Jan 2, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 15, 2017 Accounting for Multi-Year Pledges (with journal entries) Dec 15, 2017
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July 2017
- Jul 27, 2017 NONPROFIT YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT (OR REVIEW) PROCESS IN A NUTSHELL (PART 5 of 5) Jul 27, 2017
- Jul 27, 2017 Any Accountant can prepare IRS Form 990 but ... do you have a Form 990 Accountant? Jul 27, 2017
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June 2017
- Jun 22, 2017 NONPROFIT YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT (OR REVIEW) PROCESS IN A NUTSHELL (PART 4 of 5) Jun 22, 2017
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May 2017
- May 17, 2017 NONPROFIT YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT (OR REVIEW) PROCESS IN A NUTSHELL (PART 3 of 5) May 17, 2017
- May 15, 2017 Who Really Owns a Nonprofit? May 15, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 15, 2017 NONPROFIT YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT (OR REVIEW) PROCESS IN A NUTSHELL (PART 2 of 5) Feb 15, 2017
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January 2017
- Jan 15, 2017 Nonprofit Year-End Financial Statement Audit (or Review) Process In A Nutshell (Part 1 or 5) Jan 15, 2017
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October 2016
- Oct 9, 2016 Not-For-Profit Accounting & Auditing Info in New York Oct 9, 2016
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August 2016
- Aug 18, 2016 FASB ISSUE A NEW STANDARD ON NOT-FOR-PROFIT FINANCIAL REPORTING Aug 18, 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 21, 2016 Exempt Organizations - How to change your year end with the IRS Jul 21, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 10, 2016 Nonprofit Accounting Info: Special Issues Relating to Implementation of FASB Statements 116, 117, and 124 Feb 10, 2016
- Feb 9, 2016 FASB: Tentative Board Decision Made: Financial statements of not-for-profit entities (phase 1). Feb 9, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 IRS Withdraws Proposed Gift Substantiation Regulations Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 1, 2016 NYS: New Optional Procedures For Property transactions By Religious Corp. Jan 1, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 22, 2015 NONPROFIT LAW BLOG: New California Regulation Poses Threat to Nonprofits Not Properly Registered Dec 22, 2015
- Dec 17, 2015 New York Attorney General's Charities Bureau’s Business Process Analysis Dec 17, 2015
- Dec 11, 2015 FASB Not-for-Profit Project - Latest Decisions Dec 11, 2015
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November 2015
- Nov 30, 2015 Nonprofit Auctions: articles and info from the Web Nov 30, 2015
- Nov 20, 2015 IRS Tax Exempt Division 2016 Work Plan released: More Audits Indicated Nov 20, 2015
- Nov 1, 2015 Upcoming Nonprofit Conferences Nov 1, 2015
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October 2015
- Oct 27, 2015 NYS: Bill signed extending effective date of the prohibition on an employee serving as board chairperson Oct 27, 2015
- Oct 24, 2015 IRS Proposes Implementing a Donee Report From Oct 24, 2015
- September 2015
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July 2015
- Jul 30, 2015 Six-month automatic extension coming for Form 990 Jul 30, 2015
- Jul 15, 2015 The National Network of Fiscal Sponsors Jul 15, 2015
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April 2015
- Apr 23, 2015 New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau will grant an automatic 180 day extensions Apr 23, 2015
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March 2015
- Mar 20, 2015 Auto Donation Procedures Unraveled Mar 20, 2015
- Mar 10, 2015 Audit Committees and the Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013 Mar 10, 2015
- Mar 10, 2015 PROCEDURES FOR FORMING AND CHANGING A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION Mar 10, 2015
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February 2015
- Feb 26, 2015 Certified Mail - Return Receipt is Recommended (Video) Feb 26, 2015
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October 2014
- Oct 20, 2014 Intermediate Sanctions and Exempt Organizations Oct 20, 2014
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September 2014
- Sep 4, 2014 Nonprofit Organizations in the Sharing Economy Sep 4, 2014
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July 2014
- Jul 10, 2014 A practical note on accounting for and segregating board designated (and restricted) net assets Jul 10, 2014
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June 2014
- Jun 11, 2014 Who's the Boss? The Board or the Executive? Jun 11, 2014
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April 2014
- Apr 29, 2014 Info for Business Improvement Districts Apr 29, 2014
- Apr 28, 2014 Important: NYS Charities Bureau Guidance (updated Sept 2018) Apr 28, 2014
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March 2014
- Mar 24, 2014 NYS CHAR 500 new extension rules and filing procedures (03/17/14) Mar 24, 2014
- Mar 10, 2014 New York NonProfits and Worker's Compensation Insurance Requirement Mar 10, 2014
- Mar 3, 2014 Small organizations: Filing exceptions to Form 1023 and filing requirements for Form 990 Mar 3, 2014
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February 2014
- Feb 20, 2014 New IRS Form 8822-B, Change of Address or Responsible Party (NEO Law Group) Feb 20, 2014
- Feb 12, 2014 NYS Charities Bureau Extensions: Proposed Rule Change Feb 12, 2014
- Feb 8, 2014 Considerations When Conducting Activities in a New State (CharityLawyer Blog) Feb 8, 2014
- Feb 5, 2014 NEO Law Group:Tips for Starting a Nonprofit (#3) -Fundraising Before Exemption Feb 5, 2014
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January 2014
- Jan 30, 2014 NEO Law Group:Tips for Starting a Nonprofit (#2) - Drafting a Purpose Statement Jan 30, 2014
- Jan 26, 2014 Article: The Nuances of Auditing FEMA Grants (NJ CPA Magazine) Jan 26, 2014
- Jan 23, 2014 NEO Law Group's Video on Tips for Starting a Nonprofit (#1) Jan 23, 2014
- Jan 13, 2014 Best Practices for Exempt Organizations and Form 990 Jan 13, 2014
- Jan 10, 2014 What’s in the IRS Draft Rules for 501(c)(4)s? (BOLDER ADVOCACY) Jan 10, 2014
- Jan 8, 2014 Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) Jan 8, 2014
- Jan 7, 2014 Applying for Tax Exemption: Expedited Processing still available Jan 7, 2014
- Jan 3, 2014 New options for automatically revoked organizations to apply for reinstatement Jan 3, 2014
- Jan 2, 2014 Step by Step Guide for Starting a Nonprofit (California) Jan 2, 2014
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December 2013
- Dec 23, 2013 NY Attorney General's Charities Bureau Summary of Annual Filing Requirements Dec 23, 2013
- Dec 20, 2013 The NY Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013 has been signed Dec 20, 2013
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November 2013
- Nov 10, 2013 Diocese relationships to a Parish in Roman Catholic Structure Nov 10, 2013
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September 2013
- Sep 4, 2013 Starting a Nonprofit: The Value of Making the 501(h) Lobbying Election Sep 4, 2013
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August 2013
- Aug 26, 2013 WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A CPA AUDIT Aug 26, 2013
- Aug 14, 2013 UPDATE: Enhanced charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory Aug 14, 2013
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July 2013
- Jul 29, 2013 Article: Reasonable Compensation for Pastors and Ministers Jul 29, 2013
- Jul 8, 2013 IRS: Use of Form 990 or 990-EZ To Satisfy State Reporting Requirements Jul 8, 2013
- Jul 5, 2013 OMB Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement Jul 5, 2013
- Jul 3, 2013 IRS Form 8940, Request for Miscellaneous Determination Jul 3, 2013
- Jul 3, 2013 The "Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013" has passed in the NYS Senate and Assembly Jul 3, 2013
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June 2013
- Jun 20, 2013 IRS Minister Audit Guide Jun 20, 2013
- Jun 13, 2013 Step-by-Step Guide for Starting a California Nonprofit Jun 13, 2013
- Jun 13, 2013 Info on NYS compliance when amending governing documents Jun 13, 2013
- Jun 13, 2013 Info on IRS compliance when amending governing documents Jun 13, 2013
- Jun 10, 2013 What You Need to Know About Fiscal Sponsorships (aka conduits) Jun 10, 2013
- Jun 8, 2013 GUIDE: Your NPO’s GAAP Financial Statements Jun 8, 2013
- Jun 8, 2013 Nonprofit Organizations: A Beginner’s Guide Jun 8, 2013
- Jun 4, 2013 Latest version of the proposed Nonprofit Revitalization Act Jun 4, 2013
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April 2013
- Apr 4, 2013 Compliance Alert Form 990 Now Requires Governance, Management and Disclosure Information Apr 4, 2013
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March 2013
- Mar 23, 2013 Thinking of Forming a Non-Profit? What to Consider Before You Begin Mar 23, 2013
- Mar 5, 2013 2012 Form 990 and 990-EZ – Significant changes Mar 5, 2013
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February 2013
- Feb 10, 2013 Frequently Asked Questions about Lobbying and Advocacy Feb 10, 2013
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January 2013
- Jan 19, 2013 Starting a nonprofit in Pennsylvania? Here are some tips from P.A.N.O. Jan 19, 2013
- Jan 18, 2013 News From the Charities Bureau -- Charity Corps Application Deadline Extended Jan 18, 2013
- Jan 9, 2013 NJ Extends Deadlines for Charity Reports Following Hurricane Sandy Jan 9, 2013
- Jan 3, 2013 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 - Passed Jan 3, 2013
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December 2012
- Dec 5, 2012 New Jersey - SINGLE AUDIT POLICY FOR RECIPIENTS OF FEDERAL GRANTS & STATE AID Dec 5, 2012
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November 2012
- Nov 11, 2012 NYS Charities Bureau to Extend Filing Deadline for Sandy Areas Nov 11, 2012
- Nov 4, 2012 IRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Sandy Deadlines Extended to Feb. 1, 2013 Nov 4, 2012
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October 2012
- Oct 17, 2012 Charity Acknowledgement Letter requirements Oct 17, 2012
- Oct 3, 2012 NYS Charities Bureau - Registration of Delinquent Organizations Cancelled Oct 3, 2012
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August 2012
- Aug 28, 2012 State Charitable Gaming Laws Aug 28, 2012
- Aug 22, 2012 Forming a New Jersey Non Profit / Tax Exempt organization- Step by Step Aug 22, 2012
- Aug 20, 2012 Detroit art museum wins taxpayer support (Audio NPR Marketplace) Aug 20, 2012
- Aug 20, 2012 501(c)(4)s and Politics (The Brian Lehrer Show 08/20/12) Aug 20, 2012
- Aug 16, 2012 International Activities of Domestic Charitable Organizations Aug 16, 2012
- Aug 16, 2012 Charitable Activities in a Foreign Country Aug 16, 2012
- Aug 3, 2012 Corporate Sponsorships: Considerations for Tax-exempt Organizations Aug 3, 2012
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July 2012
- Jul 16, 2012 IRS: Exempt Organizations Examinations - Significant Diversion of Assets Jul 16, 2012
- Jul 16, 2012 IRS Examination and Compliance Check Processes For Exempt Organizations Jul 16, 2012
- Jul 12, 2012 IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities Releases Report Jul 12, 2012
- Jul 2, 2012 IRS Exempt Organizations 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Workplan Jul 2, 2012
- Jul 2, 2012 Announcement 2012-19: Reporting Information Regarding Joint Ventures and Other Partnerships on Forms 990 and 990-EZ for Tax Year 2011 Jul 2, 2012
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June 2012
- Jun 26, 2012 Obscure Apostolic Associations under IRC 501(d) file Form 1065 Jun 26, 2012
- Jun 23, 2012 IRS Webinar: Churches and Religious Organizations Jun 23, 2012
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March 2012
- Mar 14, 2012 Small Business (Non Profit) Health Care Tax Credit Mar 14, 2012
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January 2012
- Jan 25, 2012 How can I get a copy of my organization's exemption letter? Jan 25, 2012
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December 2011
- Dec 20, 2011 Charity Corps will match 50 nonprofits with the free legal counsel Dec 20, 2011
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November 2011
- Nov 11, 2011 FASB Adds Two Agenda Projects to Improve Financial Reporting by Not-for-Profit Orgs Nov 11, 2011
- Nov 1, 2011 JVCPA PLLC Non Profit Exempt Organization Blog Nov 1, 2011