Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Accounting Boot Camp Questions

Below are some questions and answers from recent nonprofit accounting trainings I've led.
  • Is there a minimum dollar threshold for registering our nonprofit's raffle with the state of California?
    No but click here for more.
  • Does the charity report the raffle winners to the state?
    No it does not.
  • Can a nonprofit accept a donation of the use of a donor's timeshare?
    Yes, but the donor will not get a tax deduction for the donation of the use of the time share. See Publication 526, all about contributions to nonprofits.
  • Where can I find more information on the new 990?
    At the IRS website stayexempt.org the have a series of mini-courses on various topics including several on the new 990, walking you through the whole form. They are 20 to 30 minutes each and free.
Contact me if you asked a question and I didn't get to it.

1 comment:

  1. I'm actually interested in learning if nonprofit accountants are required to have professional indemnity insurance. I've recently started work for BizCover which provides professional indemnity insurance in Australia. I understand the legislation would be different - but what are your opinions on this matter?

    Also, feel free to check out the site at www.bizcover.com.au

    ReplyDelete