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ASAE Hosts Congressional Town Hall, Association Advocacy on COVID-19

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While associations are included in some of the act’s programs, trade and professional associations experiencing severe revenue losses during the current pandemic were excluded from the Paycheck Protection Program. Ami Bera (CA-7) and Rep. Ami Bera, member of Congress representing Sacramento County, California.

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Association Law Blog: Nonprofit Association Sponsorship Income.

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According to Marcus Owens, former director of the IRS’s Exempt Organizations Division (the Division that oversees nonprofit organizations), there is evidence the IRS may be considering and/or preparing to step up its review of nonprofit corporation sponsorship revenues. Sacramento, California, United States. Newer Post.

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Association Law Blog: SCIF "Safety Group" and "Trade Association.

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This posting pertains primarily to California organizations, and particularly those with workers compensation insurance programs. Sacramento, California, United States. I am a member of the State Bar of California. CA Attorney General - Raffle Info Page. CA Secretary of State - Business Portal. Search This Blog.

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IRS Reluctantly Planning Mass Tax Exemption Revocations

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Historically, nonprofit organizations with $25,000 or less in revenues have been exempt from filing requirements. Even tax-exempt organizations with no revenue at all are required to file an annual return. Sacramento, California, United States. I am a member of the State Bar of California. Findlaw - CA Codes and Statutes.

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Association Law Blog: Certification Programs: A Legal Issues Checklist

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Certification programs frequently provide compelling membership value, and enviable revenue streams. Sacramento, California, United States. I am a member of the State Bar of California. CA Attorney General - Raffle Info Page. CA Secretary of State - Business Portal. Findlaw - CA Codes and Statutes.

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Association Law Blog: Automatic Revocation of Tax Exemptions - An.

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Reduced user fee $100 under Revenue Procedure 2011-36. Sacramento, California, United States. I am a member of the State Bar of California. CA Attorney General - Raffle Info Page. CA Secretary of State - Business Portal. Findlaw - CA Codes and Statutes. good faith reliance on information provided by IRS.

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IRS Admits to Improperly Targeting Tea Party Groups

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After an admission by an Internal Revenue Service official that the agency had given special scrutiny to applications for tax-exempt status filed by nonprofits with conservative political interests, members of Congress spoke out strongly. On Sunday, Rep. That report was requested by the House Oversight Committee, which Issa chairs.