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Monthly Archives: August 2014
New Form 1023-EZ
On July 1, 2014, the IRS introduced a new, shorter application form for smaller charities to use to apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status more easily. The new Form 1023-EZ is only three pages long, compared with the 26 pages included … Continue reading
Posted in Non-profit organizations
Tagged 1023-EZ, 501(c)(3), IRS, tax-exempt status, user fee
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Preventing Fraud in a Small Business
I’ve recently been asked to teach a class on ethics in our accounting program at Tarleton State University. We will start August 25, not a lot of time to prepare; however, I have done a little research on preventing fraud … Continue reading
Inherited IRAs
Individual Retirement Accounts are considered to be exempt retirement funds within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy law. However, in a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court recently held that inherited IRAs do not qualify for protection from creditors in bankruptcy. … Continue reading
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Tagged bankruptcy, individual retirement account, inherited IRA, IRA, penalty, retired, Supreme Court
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