Mini-courses from the IRS

The IRS has available on their web site a number of short, narrated courses on a variety of topics.  They are in PDF format, with each set of slides or entire presentation downloadable.  Length is from 7 to 37 minutes.

 Courses are available here.  Specific classes are:

 Presentation 1: Navigating IRS Resources for Tax-Exempt Organizations
Presentation 2: Political Campaigns and Charities: The Ban on Political Campaign Intervention
Presentation 3: The Wonderful World of Foundation Classification (Part I)
Presentation 4: Can I Deduct My Charitable Contributions?
Presentation 5: Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
Presentation 6: Preparing to File the New Form 990
Presentation 7: The Redesigned Form 990 – Part I
Presentation 8: The Redesigned Form 990 – Part II
Presentation 9: The Redesigned Form 990 – Part III
Presentation 10: The Redesigned Form 990 – Part IV
Presentation 11: An Overview of Form 990-EZ
Presentation 12: Disaster Relief – Part I
Presentation 13: Disaster Relief – Part II
Presentation 14: 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans – Employee
Presentation 15: 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans – Employer

Hope you can find something for you!

Small non-profits have more time to file 990-N to avoid losing tax exempt status

Nonprofits with revenue under $25,000 per year must file a 990-N at least once every 3 years to avoid loss of tax-exempt status. The deadline for filing the first 990-N, or risk losing exempt status, has been extended by the IRS. Christine Abrams, CPA, has more details.