Do you have an idea for a new venture with social benefits or environmental applications? You can set up as a for-profit entity — such as a C corporation, S corporation or limited liability company — with charitable functions. Or, if your key objectives are more altruistic, you may want to consider an alternative: forming a […]
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The term “501(c)(3) organization” — which refers to the Internal Revenue Code section governing not-for-profit entities — often is used interchangeably with “public charity.” But not all 501(c)(3) organizations are public charities. Some are private foundations, and they’re subject to different tax rules. Individual and Family Charity A private foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created by
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The tax-exempt status of a 501(c)(3) organization is its lifeblood. Without it, most not-for-profits couldn’t obtain the financial and other support they need to fulfill their mission. That’s why you need to protect your exempt status at all costs. 6 Violations Following is a brief overview of six common ways nonprofits’ tax-exempt status can be jeopardized
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Some taxpayers who have been playing “catch up” on their retirement savings after age 50 will soon be losing one of the tax breaks they have enjoyed. Starting January 1, 2024, any catch up 401(k) contribution made by a taxpayer earning $145,000 or more during the previous year must be made – after taxes –
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By Martin E. PrendergastGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Since the availability of immediate R&D expensing was eviscerated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, business advocates and many members of Congress have been actively seeking to reverse the changes. The new rules requiring R&D spending to be amortized over five years (15
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Gray, Gray & Gray was proud to be a part of Propane Ninja’s growth journey, as Mike Dodd, CEO and Peter Samuelson, COO, expand their business to include bulk propane. Our success story with Propane Ninja is a great example of how we utilize a consultative approach in order to best serve our clients. Thank
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By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC Securing cloud-based data must be a top priority for organizations that increasingly rely on cloud services for their daily operations. The rapid growth of cloud computing and the vast amount of sensitive information stored in these environments make it crucial to implement robust security measures to protect your
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The movement to restore full expensing of R&D costs in the year the expenses are incurred, instead of amortizing them over 5 years, is gaining momentum in Congress. A bi-partisan bill had previously been filed in the U.S. Senate to return full expensing of R&D Costs (S. 866). That effort has now been joined by
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Following the passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act) and its successor, SECURE 2.0, several changes were made in the requirements for filing IRS Form 5500 or the simpler Form 5500-SF (Short Form Annual Return/Report of Small Employee Benefit Plan). One of the changes is an adjustment
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By Bill ConstantopoulosGray, Gray & Gray, LLP In the real estate and construction world, software solutions are an indispensable tool for streamlining financial management, accounting, and reporting. As the need for these solutions grows, two of the most prominent software platforms designed specifically for the industry are Sage Intacct Real Estate and Yardi. Both software