Associations Now

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

After Intuit disabled part of its popular TurboTax software to prevent tax-return fraud, industry groups are keeping an eye out for fraud cases. The rapid turnaround on tax refunds has been a huge shot in the arm for both consumers and tax-preparation firms. Tackling the Issue.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 9, 2020

In response, ASAE sent a letter to the White House urging the Trump Administration to include associations in financial support to the travel and tourism industry as a result of COVID-19. ASAE encourages association professionals with appropriate contacts at the White House to share this message.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Dave Camp (R-MI) released his long-awaited tax reform bill, which could have lasting effects on associations. Tax reform came closer to reality this week, but it’s still got a long way to go. The idea of tax reform is to get our economy going again, provide more economic growth, more jobs, and higher wages.

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Associations Now

MARCH 2, 2023

The Charitable Act would expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving and ensure that Americans who donate to charities and other nonprofits can deduct that donation from their federal taxes at a higher level than the previous $300 deduction.

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Associations Now

MARCH 30, 2023

A recent policy change exempts business event organizers from charging sales tax to their exhibitors. Andy Beshear have exempted business event organizers from charging sales tax to their exhibitors, a move applauded by the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) and hospitality leaders in the state.

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Associations Now

JUNE 7, 2013

Backed by the National Cannabis Industry Association, lawmakers in states with legal marijuana businesses are advocating for fairer tax policies and more equitable banking laws. Tax us, but tax us fairly. Tax us, but tax us fairly,” he said according to a Politico report.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The state’s Department of Revenue recently issued a ruling saying that membership fees to join a professional association are taxable if members receive tangible personal property in exchange for their dues payment. ASAE and other associations are concerned about the precedent this tax would set.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Your voice—along with those of nearly 1,000 association leaders around the world—will help us all gain insights about what is working to recruit, engage and retain members during the pandemic. – Association DEI Social Hour: Accountability.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The number of Chicago nonprofits alone (51,940 to be exact), is inspiring to the level of diverse needs and success of not for profit organizations and associations in the state. What is a nonprofit association? What is a nonprofit association? Sections of it can also be used for your tax exempt status application.

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AMG

APRIL 20, 2023

We recently sought the opinion of Paul Mengert, CEO of Association Management Group, Inc., and an expert in the field of Homeowners Associations (HOAs), regarding NC Senate Bill 312. Mengert added, "A lien for nonpayment of assessments is similar to other real estate liens, such as material or mechanic's liens, taxes, or mortgages.

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NXUnite

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Utilize online directories, local business associations, chamber of commerce listings, and social media platforms to identify potential partners. Tax benefits. Businesses may be eligible for tax benefits or incentives when they donate or support nonprofit organizations. Research local businesses. Ensure your values align.

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Associations Now

MARCH 9, 2020

In a letter to White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow, ASAE says that associations shouldn’t be left out of conversations regarding aid packages related to the coronavirus. ASAE is working to make clear that associations should be a part of that conversation.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 18, 2023

On August 13, House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) and Oversight Subcommittee Chair David Schweikert (R-AZ), issued a letter on regulations surrounding political involvement by tax-exempt organizations [PDF]. The post Ways & Means to Examine Political Activities of Tax-Exempt Organizations appeared first on Associations Now.

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Association Alert

JULY 31, 2023

What do I need to be eligible to receive the tax credit? What about our Association Rules prohibiting Solar Panels? Accordingly, Wisconsin law protects homeowners and associations who wish to install solar panels on their property. The solar system was installed between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2034.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Bruce Rosenthal and Jeffrey Schottland advise associations to offer exclusive content and lead generation opportunities to sponsors. Rick Bawcum at Cimatri gives quite a primer on the association technology integration challenge.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 3, 2020

Meet your association customers where they are nationally and internationally to improve complex tax compliance. Nimble AMS Advanced Taxation integrates seamlessly with third-party taxation software, Hierarchical Jurisdiction and International Tax Support. Simplify Tax Processing with Nimble AMS Advanced Taxation.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Associations are perfectly placed to help us sift through and select the best information to read or consult. Yes, I’ll use the C-word: associations should be the #1 curators for their community. In deciding to audit a tax-exempt organization, the IRS looks at the gap between the tax reported and paid, and the tax the IRS says is owed.

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Associations Now

APRIL 8, 2020

Just weeks into mandatory stay-at-home orders, conference cancellations, and new laws requiring paid leave for coronavirus, many associations are wondering how to stay afloat financially. ASAE Coronavirus Resources ASAE has compiled an Issue Roundup with resources on coronavirus for associations, including webcasts and more.

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Associations Now

MARCH 26, 2020

Provisions to Watch ASAE has a one-pager outlining relevant provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that were being watched by associations and nonprofit groups. trillion COVID-19 economic relief package that passed the Senate late Wednesday night lacks adequate aid for revenue-stricken associations.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Maximize your association's legislative influence by educating board and staff leadership about the political activities your tax status allows you to do. The post Keys to Successful Advocacy: Understanding and Maximizing Your Association’s Tax Status appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Association Success

JUNE 3, 2019

It is to collect taxes to fund the work of the US government. Once individual taxes get more complex than the 1040EZ form the paperwork becomes extremely difficult for the average person to understand and so TurboTax and the like are filling the gap. What is the job of the IRS? In 2009 the IRS spent 11.7

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Associations Now

JANUARY 10, 2020

After Congress repealed a section of the 2017 tax law that required associations and other tax-exempt groups to pay UBIT on some employee benefits, House Ways and Means Committee Democrats are asking the IRS for guidance on how organizations can claim refunds.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

After a two-year advocacy and grassroots campaign by ASAE and the UBIT Coalition, Congress repealed a section of the 2017 tax law that required associations and other tax-exempt organizations to pay UBIT on employee benefits such as parking and transportation. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow.

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InternetAssociation

JULY 10, 2020

Washington, DC - IA Director, Trade Policy Jordan Haas issued the following statement on USTR’s announcement in response to its Section 301 Investigation of France’s Digital Services Tax (DST): “Today USTR made clear that go-it-alone discriminatory digital services taxes are counterproductive in finding long-term international solutions.

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InternetAssociation

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, for their efforts to seek a modern, multilateral tax system for the digital age.”. ###. This agreement is another welcome step towards providing certainty for internet companies and improving the digital economy for internet users worldwide.

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 23, 2022

With thousands of association and nonprofit professionals, consultants and industry partners coming to Nashville to celebrate the first in-person industry gathering in three years, some attendees are balancing the joy of reconnecting with longterm friends and colleagues with concerns over Tennessee’s imminent, restrictive, abortion ban.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 16, 2023

Unlike traditional charitable organizations, which aim to alleviate societal issues, 501(c)(6) entities are driven by enhancing the collective interests of professionals, associations, and commercial groups. Tax-Deductible Donations While donations to 501(c)(3) charities are tax deductible, donations to 501(c)(6) organizations are not.

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Association Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. Search This Blog.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

Want to start an association? Associations come in many shapes and sizes but have one essential thing in common: building connections between like-minded individuals and providing resources for their members to succeed. Creating an association can feel like a complicated and daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be!

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InternetAssociation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

. – Today, the Internet Association partnered with ten other organizations in a letter to U.S. formally urge Canada to stop the upcoming January 1 implementation of their unilateral, retroactive digital services tax. “We Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, and U.S.

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Achieve

APRIL 2, 2020

With the end of the calendar year comes a new tax season. Throughout it all, you probably weren’t thinking about where to categorize data and how new fundraising will impact your tax forms. . When tax season begins, many nonprofit staff members are left to sort through complicated forms, long-winded instructions, and disorganized data.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) defines a Common Interest Community as “real estate described in a declaration with respect to which a person, by virtue of such person’s ownership of a unit, is obligated to pay for real estate taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance, or improvement of other real estate described in a declaration.”

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Associations Now

AUGUST 21, 2019

To avoid jeopardizing their tax-exempt status or to limit liability, associations sometimes structure their revenue-generating programs and services as separate entities. When thinking about nondues revenue, many associations are primarily concerned about how to make more of it. Because the U.S. she said. “Is

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

But MSCPA staff still anticipated a quieter time ahead as tax season crept up. Engagement ramped up during tax season, especially between February and June. Members used the online community to ask questions about their practice and how to handle tax or software issues. Their members proved them wrong again.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Following a hearing on February 7, the IRS appears closer to removing the requirement that trade associations and other tax-exempt organizations provide the names and addresses of donors who contribute $5,000 or more on their Form 990 return. The post IRS Urged to Complete Donor Disclosure Rollback appeared first on Associations Now.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Spring cleaning association-style.

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Associations Now

APRIL 17, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS said tax returns and payments for tax-exempt organizations and fiscal-year businesses due between April and June are now delayed until July 15. ASAE had asked Treasury and the IRS for this relief while associations continue to experience extreme revenue losses during the coronavirus pandemic.

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