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Why Nonprofits Should Be Transparent about Compensation
More and more U.S. workers are calling for “pay transparency,” and nonprofit employers need to listen — and act. Pay transparency is the idea that employers should openly share their compensation policies and practices with job candidates, current employees and the...
HR Compliance Alert: Illinois Passes Pay Transparency Law
Illinois is the ninth state to pass a pay transparency law, which requires employers with 15 or more employees to disclose pay scales and benefits for both new jobs and promotional opportunities in their job postings. Even though the new pay transparency law does not...
IRS Suspends Processing of ERTC Claims
In the face of a flood of illegitimate claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), the IRS has imposed an immediate moratorium through at least the end of 2023 on processing new claims for the credit. The reason the IRS cites for the move is the risk of...
Turn Your Hobby into an Actual Business
Cut Taxes by Reimbursing Expenses with an Accountable Plan
If you’re looking for another way to attract and retain staffers that won’t bust your nonprofit’s budget, consider offering an accountable plan. It’s an easy and low-cost way to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket expenses free from income and employment taxes....
Five Steps to Track Vehicle Mileage in QuickBooks
Your organization may need to track business miles to maximize its tax deductions, reimburse employees for personal vehicle use, and comply with IRS rules and regulations. Navigating this process can be administratively burdensome. Fortunately, QuickBooks® offers...
IRS Issues Guidance on New Retirement Catch-Up Contribution Rules
In December 2022, President Biden signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act. Among other things, the sweeping new law made some significant changes to so-called catch-up contributions, with implications for both employers and...
How to Build a Fence around Your Assets
Make Fundraising a Year-Round Commitment
If your nonprofit focuses all of its fundraising energy on the holiday season and end of the year, it’s not misguided. After all, 26% of charitable giving to nonprofits occurs in December, according to the 2023 M+R Benchmarks Study. But that means almost three...