The Journal

The Journal: "MARTINSBURG — Secretary of State Betty Ireland is enabling West Virginians to research the charitable organizations they wish to donate to by listing how those charities allocate their money.

Ireland announced Tuesday that she will list on the secretary of state’s Web site how much of the money an organization receives goes toward the charity’s programs versus to management and funding costs."

Editorial: Government, charity can’t mix secretly - Examiner.com

Editorial: Government, charity can’t mix secretly - Examiner.com: "BALTIMORE (Map, News) - No one argues about the constitutionality of giving taxpayer dollars to charity anymore. The only uproar comes from nonprofits, like those in Anne Arundel County who would lose funding in next year’s proposed budget, when they cannot count on government largesse.

But the debate about whether, not just how much and who should receive grants, must be a worthy topic for government at all levels"

WebCPA | Redesign for Form 990 on the Way

WebCPA | Redesign for Form 990 on the Way: "Redesign for Form 990 on the Way

Washington (May 7, 2007) - The Internal Revenue Service is preparing to redesign its Form 990, “Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax,” according to published reports.
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The forms must be filed by nonprofit organizations as a way to allow donors to see how a charity handles donations, as well as a way for the government to ensure that the organization deserves its tax-exempt status. An estimated 400,000 nonprofits filed the form last year."

Bill would limit pay for nonprofit executives

Bill would limit pay for nonprofit executives: "AUGUSTA -- Sen. Elizabeth Schneider, D-Orono, doesn't think nonprofits in Maine that receive government funding should be allowed to pay their top executives more than $250,000 a year.

She's sponsoring a bill, Legislative Document 1792, that would limit compensation for officers and directors of nonprofits."

Star-Telegram.com | 05/07/2007 | Proposal for bingo: Pay charities or shut down

Star-Telegram.com | 05/07/2007 | Proposal for bingo: Pay charities or shut down: "Losing at bingo could get a lot more costly -- for Texas charities.

Nonprofit groups that operate at a loss would be kicked out of the game under proposed legislation."

Salt Lake Tribune - Nonprofits get an online boost

Salt Lake Tribune - Nonprofits get an online boost: "Nonprofits get an online boost
By Paul Beebe
The Salt Lake Tribune
Article Last Updated: 05/03/2007 11:43:02 PM MDT



In a new step, the state of Utah is offering online business registration for nonprofit groups and limited liability companies"

Kansas.com | 04/27/2007 | All nonprofits should be exempt from sales taxes

Kansas.com | 04/27/2007 | All nonprofits should be exempt from sales taxes: "A donor's gift to many nonprofit organizations is diminished by up to 7.3 percent, because the nonprofits have to pay sales tax on their purchases paid with contributed funds. The problem is not that some nonprofits have sales-tax exemptions, which they do. The difficulty lies in the inconsistency with which the exemptions are applied."

Charities and community facilities - Government of Alberta

Charities and community facilities - Government of Alberta: "Charities and Community Facilities

Charities

Alberta’s tax credit for total annual charitable donations over $200 will increase to 21 per cent from 12.75 per cent. When combined with the federal charitable donations credit, Albertans will receive a 50 cent tax credit for every dollar donated over the $200 threshold."

adn.com | our view : Share that dividend

adn.com | our view : Share that dividend: "Share that dividend

Bill aims to boost Alaska giving

Published: April 18, 2007
Last Modified: April 18, 2007 at 02:49 AM

The state House voted 35-0 Monday to allow e-savvy Alaskans to contribute part or all of their PFDs to Alaska charities."

KTUU.com | Alaska's news and information source | Legislation would make food donations tax-free

KTUU.com | Alaska's news and information source | Legislation would make food donations tax-free: "Legislation would make food donations tax-free

by The Associated Press
Tuesday, April 17, 2007

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today introduced legislation that would amend the federal tax code to make corporate charitable donations of food to Natives tax deductible, increasing food donations for Alaska Natives and American Indians."

adn.com | legislature : PFD donations bill OK'd by House, on to Senate

adn.com | legislature : PFD donations bill OK'd by House, on to Senate: "PFD donations bill OK'd by House, on to Senate

Published: April 17, 2007
Last Modified: April 17, 2007 at 02:59 AM

JUNEAU --The House unanimously passed a bill Monday enabling residents to donate money to charities through their Permanent Fund Dividend check."

courant.com | Dropping The Ball?

courant.com | Dropping The Ball?: "Dropping The Ball?
Tax-Exempt NCAA Under Fire As Colleges Perform End Run Around Academic Rules
April 12, 2007
ALLEN L. SACK

Now that the madness of the NCAA's Championship Basketball Tournament has subsided, Americans have moved on to more mundane concerns like meeting the April 17 deadline for filing federal income tax returns. Ironically, the organization that staged the Final Four and walked away with about $500 million from the sale of television rights to CBS pays no taxes whatsoever."

Journal Gazette | 04/12/2007 | Senate OKs assault on illegal gambling

Journal Gazette | 04/12/2007 | Senate OKs assault on illegal gambling: "Senate OKs assault on illegal gambling
By Niki Kelly
The Journal Gazette
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Senate voted 38-11 Wednesday to crack down on illegal gambling while loosening some charity gaming rules."

Independent Sector Urges Increased IRS FY2008 Budget :: PNNOnline ::

Independent Sector Urges Increased IRS FY2008 Budget :: PNNOnline ::: "Independent Sector Urges Increased IRS FY2008 Budget
Posted by: laurakujawski on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
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Independent Sector urges the House-Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Financial Services and General Government to give strong consideration to increasing the fiscal year 2008 budget for the Internal Revenue Service. An increased IRS budget would allow the agency to offer and improve upon the resources that educate nonprofit organizations about new and existing tax laws, as well as provide the enforcement resources that deter intentional noncompliance."

Stephen Barr - New Rules Have Charities Clamoring to Participate in Workplace Drive - washingtonpost.com

Stephen Barr - New Rules Have Charities Clamoring to Participate in Workplace Drive - washingtonpost.com: "New Rules Have Charities Clamoring to Participate in Workplace Drive
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By Stephen Barr
Tuesday, April 10, 2007; Page D03

When the rules change, the pressure to read the trend data grows.

That's the case this year with the nation's largest workplace charity drive, the Combined Federal Campaign. The CFC in the National Capital Area is the largest of the local drives -- about $60 million was collected for charities and nonprofit organizations last year -- and local officials are watching to see the impact of the new rules on the 2007 solicitations."