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Are 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations required to make their financial statements available to the public?

Yes, nonprofit corporations are required to make their financial statements available to the public. Form 990 includes a nonprofit’s figures for revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities, and all 501(c)(3) nonprofits are required to submit Form 990 to the IRS annually. The form also includes the salaries of the directors, officers, and executives o...

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What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a type of bankruptcy that involves a process for debtors to eliminate most of their debts. Through the process, debtors have the opportunity to start over with a clean slate in terms of their debt and credit. It is essentially a process that allows people to start over financially once it has been completed. However, it is no...

Which corporate structure is best for multi members?

For multi-member corporations, the question of which structure is best comes down to the needs and priorities of the corporation. Size If a company elects to have an S corp status, then it will be limited to a maximum of 100 shareholders. If a company elects to have a C corp status, then it can have an unlimited number of shareholders. Also, due to...

Can nonprofit corporations issue shares of stock?

Almost all states expressly prohibit nonprofits from issuing stock shares. This is because, unlike other types of corporations, nonprofits may not operate for profit. Therefore, there is no goal of increasing value for shareholders. Instead, profits get reinvested in the corporation. However, a few states do allow nonprofits to issue stock shares th...

What does the IRS class as a "Household Employee"?

"Household employees" are those that perform household work in your private, non-farm home (for example, child care, housekeeping, or gardening work). If you hire someone to do household work and you can control what work he or she does and how he or she does it, then you have a household employee....

What does the IRS class as an "Agricultural Employee"?

The Internal Revenue Service's classification of "Agricultural Employees" includes farm workers that raise or harvest agricultural or horticultural products on a farm, including raising livestock. It also includes those who work in connection with the operation, management, conservation, improvement, or maintenance of a farm and its tools and equipm...

What is expedited filing?

Expedited filing is a popular option for corporations seeking to shorten the time it takes to receive approval of their articles of incorporation filed with the state. This option often results in time savings of two or three weeks, allowing the corporation to open its doors and start receiving revenue much faster. The requirements for using expedit...

Can board members be paid as W-2 employees?

Although it is legal to have board members that are also paid as employees, it is often not in the best interest of the nonprofit and can lead to potential conflicts of interest between the person’s duties to act in the nonprofit’s best interest as a board member and his or her self-interest as an employee. For this reason, the vast majority of boar...

What are the IRS requirements when starting a nonprofit corporation?

The IRS does not require nonprofit corporations to apply for exemption from paying federal income taxes. However, those that want to obtain this exemption must file Form 1023 within 27 months of filing their articles of incorporation. Also, most nonprofits must file the informational tax report, Form 990, annually. More information can be found on t...