City may impose nonprofit firms fee - Utica, NY 13501 - The Observer-Dispatch

City may impose nonprofit firms fee - Utica, NY 13501 - The Observer-Dispatch: "UTICA —

Charitable nonprofit agencies that have long been tax exempt might have to pay a service fee to the city as early as next year, city leaders said."

Alaska Passes Law Aimed at Increasing Charitable Giving - Philanthropy.com

Alaska Passes Law Aimed at Increasing Charitable Giving - Philanthropy.com: "Alaska Passes Law Aimed at Increasing Charitable Giving

By Brennen Jensen

Alaska has passed a new law aimed at bolstering philanthropic giving among state residents. Starting next year, Alaskans can elect to donate to charity all or a portion of the annual dividend check they receive from the nearly $38-billion fund created to share the state’s oil wealth."

MPR: Nonprofits receive reprieve on property tax issue

MPR: Nonprofits receive reprieve on property tax issue: "Nonprofits receive reprieve on property tax issue
by Tom Weber, Minnesota Public Radio
June 23, 2008

St. Paul, Minn. — Nonprofit groups in Minnesota have gotten a one-year reprieve on the question of whether they might have to pay taxes on the property they own."

Nonprofit groups play waiting game for New York grants | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle

Nonprofit groups play waiting game for New York grants | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle: "ALBANY — Nonprofit groups in New York are getting stung by slow-moving state agencies that are unable to process grants in a timely fashion and hurting community groups' ability to stay afloat, according to a recent report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli."

Consolidating Girl Scouts councils face tax increase - Crain's Detroit Business

Consolidating Girl Scouts councils face tax increase - Crain's Detroit Business: "Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, a group of four merging councils, is leading a push for changes to state laws that otherwise would quadruple its collective property tax liability to $400,000 after the Jan. 1 merger."

MinnPost - State law requires some nonprofits to register voters

MinnPost - State law requires some nonprofits to register voters: "Here's a surprising nugget from the pages of Minnesota election law. If a nonprofit organization receives state funding to provide services, it is required to help with voter registration.

Joshua Winters, who coordinates the Minnesota Participation Project for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, gave me the citation: Statute 201.162."

Town Times - Bill may keep land trusts tax-exempt

Town Times - Bill may keep land trusts tax-exempt: "HARTFORD - The House of Representatives gave final legislative approval on May 7 to legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Arthur J. O'Neill, R-69, that would grant tax-exempt status to land trusts throughout the state."

Tighter rules for NH 'charity gambling' await Lynch signature - NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Tighter rules for NH 'charity gambling' await Lynch signature - NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA: "EABROOK — A bill significantly tightening regulation of New Hampshire's $70 million charity gambling industry — including the poker rooms at Seabrook dog track — is on its way to Gov. John Lynch's office."

Minnesota Ruling Stirs Debate Over Tax-Exemptions for Nonprofits :: PNNOnline ::

Minnesota Ruling Stirs Debate Over Tax-Exemptions for Nonprofits :: PNNOnline ::: "Concerned about growing budget shortfalls, authorities at the state and federal levels increasingly are questioning the tax-exempt status of nonprofits of all types and sizes, the New York Times reports.


A recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision that rescinded the property tax exemption of a small nonprofit childcare center, for example, has sent tremors through the nonprofit sector. In December, the Minnesota court ruled that the Under the Rainbow Child Care Center had to pay property taxes because, in essence, it gave nothing away. The center charges the same price per child regardless of whether parents are able to pay the full amount themselves or receive government support to cover the cost."

WebCPA - AICPA Suggests Changes to Tax-Exempt Form Instructions

WebCPA - AICPA Suggests Changes to Tax-Exempt Form Instructions: "AICPA Suggests Changes to Tax-Exempt Form Instructions

Washington, D.C. (May 30, 2008)
By WebCPA staff
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The American Institute of CPAs has sent the Internal Revenue Service a spreadsheet-full of comments on the draft instructions for the revised Form 990 that will be used by tax-exempt organizations to file their returns next yea"

IRS Announces Public Meeting of ACT

IRS Announces Public Meeting of ACT: "May 30, 2008 (SmartPros) -- The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT) will hold a public meeting next month to present to the Internal Revenue Service recommendations on ways to improve operations regarding employee retirement plans, tax-exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds and federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments."

British disaster rescue charity says it was prevented from entering China quake zone - International Herald Tribune

British disaster rescue charity says it was prevented from entering China quake zone - International Herald Tribune: "A team of British rescue specialists were rebuffed in their attempt to go to China to help hunt for earthquake survivors, a spokeswoman for the group said Sunday."

Schools say bingo fundraisers back on track -- -- Courant.com

Schools say bingo fundraisers back on track -- -- Courant.com: "School groups and others who had stopped holding bingo fundraisers say the charity events are back on track now that a new state law resolves complicated state finance rules."

Tax credit for charity little used - The Connecticut Post Online

Tax credit for charity little used - The Connecticut Post Online: "FAIRFIELD — A state program that gives a tax credit to corporations for charitable donations has drawn little interest here. In fact, the only nonprofit to apply was a Montessori school in Wilton.

Under the Neighborhood Assistance Act, the town solicits proposals from municipal agencies and community nonprofit groups seeking funding for projects. Applicants are approved by the town, and then it's up to the different groups to seek the money they need from corporations."

Bill targets funding for nonprofits - Waltham, MA - The Daily News Tribune

Bill targets funding for nonprofits - Waltham, MA - The Daily News Tribune: "State senators and representatives urged people to support a bill that would allow nonprofits providing human services to renegotiate their annual state contracts."