Webinars for existing organizations

Obtaining and maintaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is crucial to the success of charitable organizations. This online training provides you with the tools and knowledge necessary to keep your organization's exempt status intact.

Courses

• Maintaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status: Now that your organization has Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, you should review the activities that can jeopardize your exemption.
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  • Runtime: 30:54
• Form 990 overview course: Most 501(c)(3) exempt organizations are required to submit an annual Form 990-series return. This course shows you which forms to file, when they are due, public disclosure of your return and tips to help prepare your form.
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  • Runtime: 30:54
• Employment issues: If your organization has employees or volunteers, it may have tax responsibilities. This course explains how to report employee wages and the rules regarding volunteer gifts.
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  • Runtime: 34:52
• Required disclosures: Certain organizational records must be disclosed to the public. This course discusses which documents must be provided and the penalties for noncompliance.
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  • Runtime: 17:41
• Unrelated business income: Even though your organization is tax exempt, it may generate taxable income. This course discusses how to determine if you have taxable income and how to report it.
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  • Runtime: 27:20
• Political campaigns and charities: The ban on political campaign intervention: A 501(c)(3) organization jeopardizes its exempt status when it intervenes in a political campaign. This mini course provides examples of prohibited activities and explains steps an organization should take to avoid an inadvertent violation.
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  • Runtime: 15:57
• Charitable gaming for exempt organizations: Exempt organization often generate income through gaming. This course discusses gaming rules, documentation and possible tax implications.
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  • Runtime: 23:38
• Can I deduct my charitable contributions?: Donors often ask about contribution deductibility. This course explains what is deductible, the records to keep and how to report contributions.
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  • Runtime: 20:43

Additional information for existing organizations

• Calendar of events - List of live webinars, phone forums, workshops and more.

• Charities and volunteers - This presentation explains the tax rules that come into play in the complex relationships between charities and their volunteers. Topics include: What is a qualified organization; deductible and non-deductible personal, travel and volunteer expenses; vehicle deductions; and the importance of record keeping.

• Essential information for Section 501(c)(8) and 501(c)(10) fraternal organizations - Topics include the basics of tax exemption; the differences between (c)(8) and (c)(10) and other organizations; unrelated business income; and the application process.

• IRC 501(c)(6) organizations - Learn what a 501(c)(6) organization is and the sorts of activities it should avoid or perform to a limited extent -- such as lobbying and political activities.

• Veterans organizations: Help from the IRS on key rules - Topics include issues affecting 501(c)(19) organizations, including filing requirements; social activities (like gaming); unrelated business income; recordkeeping; employment issues; and group rulings.

• 501(c)(7) Social clubs - This presentation explains what 501(c)(7) Social Clubs need to know to qualify for and maintain tax-exempt status. You'll also learn how organizations like fraternities, country clubs and sports clubs differ from other nonprofit organizations.