Applying for a Property Tax Exemption in Arizona without a 501(c)(3) Letter
All property is subject to property taxes in Arizona unless exempt under state or federal law. One standard property tax exemption is property held…
Restrictions on Charitable Gambling Events in Arizona
Gambling is generally illegal in the state of Arizona. However, some charitable gambling falls within an exception under state law. Charitable organizations may hold…
Business-Sponsored Nonprofit Events: Avoid Tax Consequences
Businesses commonly sponsor concerts, fairs, and other events to support nonprofit organizations. However, if these sponsorships do not meet certain specifications, the Internal Revenue…
4 Things to Know About Background Checks, Screening, and Your Nonprofit Organization
Background checks and screening for nonprofit organizations may mean different things to different organizations. For example, some nonprofits may limit themselves to screening for sex…
Modifying Contracts: What Nonprofit Organizations Need to Know
In a perfect world, nonprofit organizations would enter contracts, both parties would perform their end of the contract, and everyone would benefit. However, the COVID-19…
Can the IRS Audit Our Church?
Although the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may audit your church under some circumstances, Congress has limited how and when the IRS may conduct a civil…
Helpful Tips from Nonprofit Attorney For Recording Church Services and Activities
Your nonprofit attorney wants you to know that various legal considerations exist when it comes to taking pictures, recording, and live streaming church services and…
How Nonprofit Organizations Protect Their Tax-Exempt Status
As your nonprofit lawyer would tell you, once you have gone through the steps to achieve tax-exempt or 501(c)(3) status through the Internal Revenue Service…
New DOE Rule changes Student Loan Forgiveness
As nonprofit lawyers are aware, the Department of Education (DOE) has expanded the student loan forgiveness program called Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) to include…
12 Tips to Keep Your Church From Violating Copyright Laws
Since many services use copyrighted worship music and lyrics — either through public platforms like YouTube assuming their right to use the material falls under…
How to File My Nonprofit Annual Report: A Step-By-Step Guide
All nonprofit organizations in Arizona must file an annual report with the Arizona Corporation Commission on the anniversary of the nonprofit’s date of incorporation. This…
The Top 5 Legal Concerns That Lead to Church Legal Issues
Based on a review of thousands of cases involving churches and religious organizations, attorney and co-founder of Church Law & Tax Richard Hammar has identified…