While it may be easy to attract motivated volunteers to your organization, it is much more difficult to transform that energy into a dedicated, long-term group of volunteers. And that evolution is worth it - Independent Sector, a non-profit advocacy organization, puts the value of the average … Read More
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Revisiting the Donor Bill of Rights to Help Evaluate Fundraising at your Non-Profit
The Donor Bill of Rights was designed about 25 years ago to provide an outline of best practices for fundraising in non-profits. While the list has been criticized for being out of date today or not being comprehensive, its basic principles are worth revisiting. Incorporating lessons from the Donor … Read More
Tips for Preparing Your 2017 Taxes
Now is the time to start preparing your 2017 taxes. For individuals taxes must be filed by Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Your income taxes are affected by a number of factors, including such things as the sale of your primary home. The more complicated your taxes become, the more important it is to … Read More
Are You Deducting Your Home Office Space Correctly?
According to an article in Forbes magazine, less than 10 percent of home-based business owners use the home of office deduction. The Internal Revenue Service has made it easier to claim the deduction by establishing a simplified option that reduces the number of calculations you must make. To make … Read More
How To Reduce Income Tax for Individuals and Businesses
The amount of income tax you may be liable for depend on how much you earn during the year. Now that we are in the latter half of the year, it is advisable for individuals and businesses to start considering ways to reduce their income tax for the year. Smart Strategies: Learn how to reduce income … Read More
Tax Return Preparation: How to Choose an Accounting Firm
Tax return preparation is often an overwhelming task that causes headaches and concerns. Selecting the right tax preparer to examine your financial statements and prepare a tax return is crucial; especially if you own a business. What To Look for in a Professional Tax Preparer Recently the IRS … Read More