New Hawaii law creates filing requirements for nonprofits

New Hawaii law creates filing requirements for nonprofits: "A Hawaii law – which is set to take effect on July 1 – could cause many nonprofit organizations to lose their tax-exempt status, according to Pacific Business News.

The paper reports that the new excise tax law requires all businesses and nonprofits – regardless of their tax-exempt status – to register to do business in the state and file state tax returns to claim their exemption. The legislation aims to crack down on some businesses, that officials say are “cheating the system,” by collecting the excise tax from customers and failing to pass that money on to the state."

massnonprofit.org ::-Reports Due for Growing Number of Nonprofit Lobbyists in Mass.

massnonprofit.org ::: "Reports Due for Growing Number of Nonprofit Lobbyists in Mass.

June 16, 2010 — With a July 15 reporting deadline looming, nonprofit staff that have registered as legislative or executive agents under the six-month-old state lobbying regulations are finding their ranks increasing, due in part to demystification of the new rules."

Grassley Seeks Data on Proposal to Change Private Foundation Excise Tax | Planned Giving Design Center

Grassley Seeks Data on Proposal to Change Private Foundation Excise Tax | Planned Giving Design Center

Charity Sues State Over Automated Calls - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Charity Sues State Over Automated Calls - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Charity Sues State Over Automated Calls

A nonprofit veterans’ organization is suing the state of Indiana in federal court, claiming the state’s law banning automated calls violates the group’s right to free speech, says The Indianapolis Star."

Florida stands up for charity as government threatens to step in | San Francisco Examiner

Florida stands up for charity as government threatens to step in | San Francisco Examiner: "Earlier this month the state of Florida passed a new law that actually limits the ability of the state to interfere with its residents’ private charitable giving. The new law guarantees charitable donors the freedom to give to the charities they care about and in the manner that they think will be most effective. Overall private giving is likely to increase, to the benefit of all. It’s an encouraging example that other states may soon be following."

Late state budget hurting many nonprofits | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle

Late state budget hurting many nonprofits | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle: "ALBANY — Nonprofit agencies that contract with the state aren't getting paid because of the late budget, which is forcing some groups to consider suspending services temporarily or closing altogether, according to a new report from the state comptroller."

Nonprofit groups to be counted by Mississippi � The Commercial Appeal

Nonprofit groups to be counted by Mississippi � The Commercial Appeal: "Many of the estimated 38,000 nonprofit groups operating in Mississippi will begin receiving letters from the state this week asking for verification that they're still in existence and doing business here, according to Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann.

Hosemann, in DeSoto County last week to update local leaders on a variety of topics, also outlined his goals for the 2011 legislative session. Among the priorities is better regulation of nonprofit groups."

Exempt Organization Update | Planned Giving Design Center

Exempt Organization Update | Planned Giving Design Center: "The IRS has released Exempt Organization Update. In this issue the IRS requests comments on the new requirements imposed on tax-exempt hospitals under the Affordable Care Act; announces the TEGI Advisory Committee will make recommendations at its June meeting; and announces registration for National Tax Forums."

House Passes Extension of Charity Tax Breaks - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

House Passes Extension of Charity Tax Breaks - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "May 28, 2010, 03:00 PM ET
House Passes Extension of Charity Tax Breaks

By Grant Williams

The House of Representatives has approved legislation to extend through the end of 2010 several key tax incentives for charitable donations, including one designed to encourage older people to make donations through their individual retirement accounts.

The bill, HR 4213, will be considered by the Senate when it returns to work the week of June 7."

Giving Dropped 4.9% in 2009, Researchers Estimate - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Giving Dropped 4.9% in 2009, Researchers Estimate - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Giving Dropped 4.9% in 2009, Researchers Estimate
By Nicole Wallace

Americans donated $217.3-billion in 2009, a decrease of $11.2-billion or 4.9 percent compared to 2008, according to new estimates from researchers at the

WAMC: Cities: To Tax or Not To Tax Non-Profits (2010-05-26)

WAMC: Cities: To Tax or Not To Tax Non-Profits (2010-05-26): "ALBANY, NY (WAMC) - As times and the economy change, governments are looking for more ways to fund programs and services: they're turning an eye toward non-profits, exploring the possibility of imposing taxes on entities that have never before been subject to them. Capital District Bureau Chief Dave Lucas reports."

Congress Tries Again to Extend Charitable Tax Incentives - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Congress Tries Again to Extend Charitable Tax Incentives - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Congressional leaders announced this morning they would unveil new legislation to extend through the end of 2010 various tax incentives for charitable donations, including gifts made by older people from individual retirement accounts."

The Associated Press: IRS offers reprieve for charities missing deadline

The Associated Press: IRS offers reprieve for charities missing deadline: "RS offers reprieve for charities missing deadline

(AP) – 17 hours ago

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is offering a reprieve to more than 200,000 small charities that missed a tax filing deadline and are now in danger of losing their tax-exempt status."

Nonprofits surveyed on voluntary payments - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News

Nonprofits surveyed on voluntary payments - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News: "The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, led by former state senator and Framingham resident David Magnani, sent members a survey yesterday on voluntary payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, or PILOT, programs."

Council launching website for direct funding requests | - SILive.com

Council launching website for direct funding requests | - SILive.com: "STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Prompted by calls for more public disclosure on how nearly $50 million of discretionary funds are allocated, the City Council is launching a searchable public database of nonprofit organizations that apply for and receive that money.

The Council will also increase vetting procedures for the funds, restrict the groups from hiring consultants who may be close to members, and limit the amount of money that goes to new groups or through organizations serving as fiscal conduits."