What is an issue podcast?

An issue podcast is a resource for sharing technical knowledge. You can use an issue podcast to give you as an overview of an issue or as a quick refresher on the topic.

An issue podcast is a short, on-demand audio and visual presentation (approximately 15 minutes) that includes:

  • A brief summary of an issue
  • A quick analysis of an issue
  • References to key resource materials on an issue

Issue podcasts are not:

  • Official guidance but rather an overview of a specific issue or aspect of an issue
  • A comprehensive analysis of an issue or multiple issues
  • A "pro forma" position/discussion on an issue

Issue podcasts

  • When are commercial type activities a substantial nonexempt purpose for an IRC 501(c)(3) organization?: Learn about determining when commercial-type activities further a substantial nonexempt purpose for an IRC 501(c)(3) organization.
  • Proposing denial of tax exemption under IRC 501(c)(3): Learn the 5-step roadmap to help determine whether proposing denial is appropriate for an organization requesting recognition of tax exemption under IRC 501(c)(3).
  • Reasonable cause: This presentation focuses on reasonable cause for abating first-tier excise taxes imposed on private foundations. Examples are included.
  • Self-dealing exemption: This presentation discusses self-dealing under Code Section 4941 and the exception for compensation to disqualified persons. It explains general self-dealing rules (more specifically about the exception) and concludes with the rebuttable presumption of reasonable compensation as provided in the Section 4958, Taxes on Excess Benefit Transactions.
  • Disqualified persons: This presentation covers Section 4946, which addresses disqualified persons with respect to a private foundation. Identifying disqualified persons and understanding the special rules related to them are essential for Chapter 42 analysis.
  • Disaster relief: This presentation discusses requirements for established disaster-relief organizations, including the characteristics of a charitable class; the elements of a needs test; how an organization can exercise discretion and control; recordkeeping best practices; and aid to businesses as a charitable activity.