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Staying Compliant Using Form 1023-EZ

Staying Compliant Using Form 1023-EZ

Staying Compliant Using Form 1023-EZ

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Posted on April 15, 2015, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

Last week, we shared an update from the IRS on Form 1023-EZ, which has streamlined approval of 501(c)(3) applications. Using the new form, nonprofits typically receive a determination letter in less than 30 days, sometimes as little as two weeks.… Read more

2015 Corporate Filing Changes in Connecticut

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Posted on January 9, 2015, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance, Industry News.

Effective January 1, 2015, there are a number of corporate filing changes in Connecticut, per Public Act 14-154.

First, it is now mandatory for entities to provide an email address on ALL formation documents and annual report forms.

Second, new … Read more

Massachusetts is No Longer Accepting FEIN

Massachusetts is No Longer Accepting FEIN

Massachusetts is No Longer Accepting FEIN

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Posted on January 7, 2015, by James Gilmer in Industry News.

Beginning January 1, 2015, the Corporations Division in Massachusetts is no longer accepting FEIN numbers (federal tax IDs) on business formation documents.

The following notice was posted on the Corporations Division website:

“As of January 1, 2015, the Corporations Division … Read more

New York Repeals Organizational Tax on Corporations

New York Repeals Organizational Tax on Corporations

New York Repeals Organizational Tax on Corporations

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Posted on December 31, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance, Industry News.

Effective January 1, 2015, New York will no longer collect a tax on shares of newly formed corporations. Additionally, the state will no longer collect a tax when filing an amendment to the Articles to increase or to change the number of … Read more

Minnesota Launches New Business Services Website

Minnesota Launches New Business Services Website

Minnesota Launches New Business Services Website

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Posted on December 4, 2014, by James Gilmer in Industry News.

The Minnesota Secretary of State announced that beginning December 8, 2014, they will launch a newly designed Business Services website.

The new website will include

Ability to file annual reinstatements online. • User-friendly homepage design to better guide visitors. • Search feature… Read more

Where Should I Register An Online Business?

Where Should I Register An Online Business?

Where Should I Register An Online Business?

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Posted on December 2, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.

Updated January 2019

We get many inquiries regarding where to register an online business. Having no tangible presence (i.e. a storefront) understandably leads to some confusion, including whether registration is necessary, and if so, in which state to register or incorporate. … Read more

Form 1023-EZ: Understanding Your Eligibility

Form 1023-EZ: Understanding Your Eligibility

Form 1023-EZ: Understanding Your Eligibility

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Posted on September 9, 2014, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

 

Perhaps the most exciting thing the IRS has ever done, the release of Form 1023-EZ has made applying for, and obtaining, 501c3 tax exempt status a relative breeze.

In our blog coverage, and if you speak with us, we’ll … Read more

How Are You Spending Your Free Time?

How Are You Spending Your Free Time?

How Are You Spending Your Free Time?

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Posted on September 3, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.

This morning, I got a phone call.

It was a gentleman interested in starting a public charity, in order to raise money to build a local skate park. The skate park, he said, is a huge need in his community.… Read more

With IRS Form 1023-EZ, Become 501c3 Tax Exempt in Weeks

With IRS Form 1023-EZ, Become 501c3 Tax Exempt in Weeks

With IRS Form 1023-EZ, Become 501c3 Tax Exempt in Weeks

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Posted on August 20, 2014, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

News of the recent release of IRS Form 1023-EZ has spread like wildfire. Introduced in July, the form, designed to streamline the application and approval process for federal tax exemption, has triggered a number of questions throughout the nonprofit world.… Read more

CT Secretary of State Experiencing Delays

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Posted on August 14, 2014, by James Gilmer in Industry News.

8/14/2014 The Connecticut Secretary of State has been experiencing computer and copier issues. Clerks are unable to print copies, certified copies, and confirmations of filings.

The Secretary of State’s office is unsure when all systems will be running normal once … Read more