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Why Excess Benefit Transactions Are Out-of-Bounds

January 27, 2022 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

As a long-time dedicated board member of her city’s most recognized social-services charity, Emily violated an IRS rule that prohibits excess benefit transactions. The social-services charity wanted to purchase land from Emily at a price that was valued higher than nearby properties. Although Emily … Read More

Nonprofits Shouldn’t Venture Abroad Without a Map

December 16, 2021 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

After conducting a California nonprofit audit, you learn your organization is in a strong financial position to consider broadening its reach internationally. Charitable organizations help nations improve society, from housing the homeless to finding new ways to use sustainable products. Although … Read More

Your California Nonprofit Can Benefit From AI Technology

October 13, 2021 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

Artificial Intelligence isn’t only about computers performing complex tasks without human input. The AI umbrella covers multiple technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and robotic process automation. These tools—and others like them—help all sorts of organizations, … Read More

How an Accountable Plan Benefits Your California Nonprofit and Staffers

October 4, 2021 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

Providers of California nonprofit audit and tax services recommend you reimburse employees and staffers for work-related expenses. Accountable plans are one such tool you can use to reimburse expenses free of federal income and employment taxes.  Accountable plan payments also aren’t subject to … Read More

Need Support to Achieve Financial Success? Try Financial Dashboards

September 21, 2020 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

Increasingly, nonprofit organizations are adapting a new financial tool from the nonprofit world. Experts call these “financial dashboards,” and they are intended to track your company’s progress towards achieving its goals. Dashboards can also be used to take stock of your nonprofit’s current … Read More

Nonprofits are now able to benefit from the Main Street Lending Program

August 23, 2020 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

Recently, the Federal Reserve announced a major change to the Main Street Lending Program, which is worth $600 Billion. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, only for-profit businesses with more than 100 employees could benefit from this government capital program. However, the Fed is now accepting … Read More

How To Replace Your Nonprofit Board for Better Leadership

July 12, 2020 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

When times are tough, nonprofits rely on their board of directors for leadership more than ever. Unfortunately, not every nonprofit board is equipped to lead well in a crisis. They might not have enough people, or lack the knowledge and experience that is needed to meet the latest challenge. If your … Read More

How to treat quid-pro-quo nonprofit contributions

June 3, 2020 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

Most of us know that there are situations when charitable contributions are ineligible for tax deductions. This can be so even when someone itemizes their deductions and gives to tax-exempt organizations. One of these situations is “quid pro quo” donations. The IRS defines quid pro quo contributions … Read More

Properly Valuing donated services and gifts in kind

May 7, 2020 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our economy upside down. Massive unemployment and shutdowns are causing a reduced ability for your nonprofit to function at the same time that demand for services is soaring. Unfortunately, it also means that many nonprofit donors are … Read More

How The New COVID-19 Legislation Impacts Nonprofits and their Employees

April 8, 2020 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

There’s no question that the Novel Coronavirus has caused chaos across our country, and nonprofits are not exempt. Some nonprofits, including California nonprofits, are overwhelmed with requests for services or financial help, while others have been forced to close temporarily. Either way, it’s … Read More

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