Protected: How Nonprofits Can Work With For-Profit Partners Without Losing Exemption
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Protected: Charity in Name Only? How the IRS Looks at “Private Benefit” and “Inurement”
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Corporate “Housekeeping” for Nonprofits: Bylaws, Minutes, and More
Corporate “Housekeeping” for Nonprofits: Bylaws, Minutes, and More For most nonprofits, “corporate housekeeping” sounds like the stuff you’ll get to… someday. Then an auditor asks for board minutes you don’t have. Or a funder wants copies of your bylaws. Or a dispute comes up and someone says, “Prove the board actually approved that.” And suddenly, …
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When a Nonprofit Loses Tax-Exempt Status: What Happens Next?
When a Nonprofit Loses Tax-Exempt Status: What Happens Next? When a nonprofit loses tax-exempt status, it usually doesn’t start with a dramatic IRS raid. It starts with missed filings. A deadline comes and goes. Then another. Then another. And one day you find out: “The IRS automatically revoked your tax-exempt status… three years ago.” Now …
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Laura A. Brown Featured in Mass Lawyers Weekly on “Bombshell” Tax Court Ruling
Laura A. Brown Featured in Mass Lawyers Weekly on “Bombshell” Tax Court Ruling The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently handed down a significant decision in Welch v. Commissioner of Revenue, ruling that a former resident’s stock sale was subject to Massachusetts taxation. The decision signals a potential expansion of the Department of Revenue’s reach into non-resident …
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501(c)(3) vs. Private Foundation: What’s the Difference?
501(c)(3) vs. Private Foundation: What’s the Difference? If you’re starting or funding a nonprofit, “501(c)(3)” sounds simple… until someone asks: “Are we a public charity or a private foundation?” And suddenly you’re wondering: Does this change our tax rules? Can donors still deduct their gifts the way they expect? Are we accidentally setting ourselves up …
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He Didn’t File for Years—Then Owed Six Figures: What Self-Employed Pros Can Do Next
He Didn’t File for Years—Then Owed Six Figures: What Self-Employed Pros Can Do Next You’re 1099, busy, and the years blurred. Now you’ve finally filed—and the balance is jaw-dropping. Take a breath. You have options with the IRS and the Massachusetts DOR. Here’s the practical path forward. First: Stabilize (Today–This Week) Open every notice. Deadlines …
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Nonprofit Tax Guidance Explained by a Nonprofit Lawyer
Nonprofit Tax Guidance Explained by a Nonprofit Lawyer Nonprofit taxes aren’t easy. And if you get them wrong, your entire mission could be at risk. Whether you’re running a local shelter or a national foundation, staying compliant with tax law is essential. You want to focus on doing good—not deciphering tax codes or worrying about …
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What Is a Tax Return Audit—and Why Is It Happening to You?
What Is a Tax Return Audit—and Why Is It Happening to You? You just got a notice from the IRS, or maybe an agent from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue is knocking at your door. Suddenly, you’re in the middle of a tax return audit—and it’s no joke. Audits can drag on for months and …
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What Happens If a Mechanic’s Lien Is Not Filed Correctly?
What Happens If a Mechanic’s Lien Is Not Filed Correctly? You did the work. You haven’t been paid. Now what? If you’re relying on a mechanic’s lien to protect your business, you better make sure it’s done right. Because here’s the truth: If you mess it up, even slightly, you might lose your only shot …
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