Download or read book The Second Legal Answer Book for Fund Raisers written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second to none in critical legal information for enhancing theresults of charitable fund-raisers in the new millennium As the competition for gifts grows increasingly intense in the newmillennium, managers and fund-raisers for charitable organizationsmust learn how to work with tax and business law to optimize theirreturn. Written by the leading legal authority on the lawregulating charitable fund-raising, this companion to theindispensable First Legal Answer Book for Fund-Raisers providesmore accessible approaches to understanding federal and state lawsand offers additional solutions to enhance an organization's wealthand effectiveness. Bruce Hopkins clearly explains to fund-raisersthe pertinent aspects of the law, enabling them to dramaticallyincrease funding without legal missteps. He also thoroughly detailsthe steps needed to solve the fund-raiser's most pressing legalheadaches, including the troublesome intermediate sanctions rules,property valuation issues, the gift substantiation rules,disclosure requirements, estate planning, the securities andantitrust laws, IRS audits, and much more. This book provides critical answers to fund-raisers' questions suchas: * How do the intermediate sanctions rules apply tofund-raisers? * What are the rules as to property valuation? * How do the gift substantiation and quid pro quo contributionsrules work? * What disclosure rules apply? * What rules apply to auctions and other special events? * What should the fund-raiser know about estate planning? * How do the postal, securities, and antitrust laws apply? * How does the IRS audit fund-raising? * What are the major changes in the law since publication of TheFirst Legal Answer Book for Fund-Raisers? With its comprehensive coverage of the legal issues that charitableorganizations engaging in fund-raising face, The Second LegalAnswer Book for Fund-Raisers, combined with The First Legal AnswerBook for Fund-Raisers, is a powerful resource-and first-choicereading that every fund-raiser must have. www.wiley.com/nonprofit

Download or read book Legal Answer Book for Fund Raisers Set Set Contains First and Second Legal Answer Books for Fund Raisers written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2001-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set includes ISBN: 9780471356196 The First Legal Answer Book for Fund-Raisers and ISBN: 9780471387732 The Second Legal Answer Book for Fund-Raisers.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising 2019 Cumulative Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Untangle the web of fundraising regulations, with the latest updates for 2019 The Law of Fundraising is the definitive reference by the field's most respected authority, and the only book to tackle the increasingly complex maze of federal and state fundraising regulations. Updated to cover the latest changes to fundraising law for 2019, this book includes new coverage of donor-advised funds, international fundraising, and the IRS's charitable spending initiative alongside updates on Form 990, political fundraising, and more. Both state and federal regulations are covered with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional law, alongside expert discussion on compliance issues, trends, and upcoming legislation. Accessible language aids in conceptual understanding, while extensive tables of cases, IRS rulings and pronouncements, checklists, and sample forms facilitate correct application. The companion website features additional tables, appendices, IRS guidelines, and other useful documents, providing attorneys, accountants, and nonprofit professionals with a rich toolkit for ensuring compliance. With all topics pertaining to finance under increasing federal scrutiny, laws surrounding fundraising are becoming increasingly difficult to parse. Mistakes can impact the nonprofit's bottom line, so keeping up-to-date is crucial; this book provides a comprehensive reference to the latest developments, along with expert forecasting of what is to come. Understand the latest state and federal laws surrounding fundraising activities Learn how the law governs Internet fundraising and other emerging issues Get up to date on the new rules surrounding donor-advised funds and international fundraising Examine prospective laws, regulatory trends, and how new rules impact fundraising professionals Fundraising is critical to the nonprofit's ability to carry out their mission, yet the regulatory tangle at both the state and federal level can be a nightmare to navigate. The Law of Fundraising streamlines compliance with the latest legal developments and invaluable tools for application.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising 2020 Cumulative Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising funds to fulfill a nonprofit organization's goals is critical to its success, but fundraising regulations are an increasingly complex maze. The Law of Fundraising, Fifth Edition is the definitive guide to demystifying federal and state fundraising regulations. With new discussion on Internet fundraising, political fundraising laws, and international fundraising, this book details federal and state laws, with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional laws. This guide is supplemented annually to keep nonprofit professionals on top of the latest fundraising legal developments.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising 2016 Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest developments in fundraising law, with expert insight and practical tools The Law of Fundraising is the classic guide on the subject, written by two of the US authorities on the law of tax-exempt organizations. This 2016 Supplement is the first update to the comprehensive fifth edition, detailing the latest developments in the law governing fundraising. New coverage includes proposed regulations concerning an exception to the charitable gift substantiation rules, IRS rulings concerning fundraising organizations, additional information about online fundraising and Form 990 filing requirements in the states, and tax reform proposals. Federal and state laws are examined in detail, with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional law, and the roles of fundraising professionals themselves are discussed in relation to compliance issues, prospective laws, and regulatory trends. The companion website features a host of practical tools including tables, appendices, IRS examination guidelines, checklists, sample forms, and more, bringing clarification to the practical aspects of fundraising law. State and federal fundraising regulations are becoming increasingly complex, and at times, seemingly contradictory. This helpful guide simplifies the maze, providing expert insight and the most current guidelines. Get up to date on state and federal fundraising laws Understand the nuances of Internet, political, and international fundraising Explore the legal responsibilities of fundraising professionals Access cases, IRS rulings, and sample forms for practical reference Fundraising is critical for nonprofit organizations, but navigating the twists, turns, and dead ends of fundraising regulations is complicated enough that important aspects are easily overlooked—with potentially disastrous consequences. Lawyers and nonprofit professionals alike will find the clarity and answers they seek alongside world-class insight in The Law of Fundraising, Fifth Edition, 2016 Supplement.

Download or read book The First Legal Answer Book for Fund Raisers written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-03-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He also thoroughly details the steps needed to solve the fund-raiser's most pressing legal headaches, including maintenance of tax exemption and public charity status, planned giving, charitable giving rules, unrelated business activities, fund-raiser's compensation, state regulations, and much more."--BOOK JACKET.

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Download or read book Private Foundations written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 50,000 private foundations in the United States and the increasing scrutiny of the IRS, this much-needed, annually updated manual provides you with a wide range of tax rules and regulations for these foundations. Coauthored by a lawyer and tax accountant, the revised and expanded Third Edition includes practical tax compliance suggestions and in-depth legal explanations. Capturing all-new developments in the private foundations arena, this new edition presents you with line-by-line instructions, sample-filled IRS forms, and complete citations.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising 2017 Cumulative Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Untangle the web of fundraising regulations, with the latest updates for 2017 The Law of Fundraising is the definitive reference by the field's most respected authority, and the only book to tackle the increasingly complex maze of federal and state fundraising regulations. Updated to cover the latest changes to fundraising law for 2017, this book includes new coverage of donor-advised funds, international fundraising, and the IRS's charitable spending initiative alongside updates on Form 990, political fundraising, and more. Both state and federal regulations are covered with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional law, alongside expert discussion on compliance issues, trends, and upcoming legislation. Accessible language aids in conceptual understanding, while extensive tables of cases, IRS rulings and pronouncements, checklists, and sample forms facilitate correct application. The companion website features additional tables, appendices, IRS guidelines, and other useful documents, providing attorneys, accountants, and nonprofit professionals with a rich toolkit for ensuring compliance. With all topics pertaining to finance under increasing federal scrutiny, laws surrounding fundraising are becoming increasingly difficult to parse. Mistakes can impact the nonprofit's bottom line, so keeping up-to-date is crucial; this book provides a comprehensive reference to the latest developments, along with expert forecasting of what is to come. Understand the latest state and federal laws surrounding fundraising activities Learn how the law governs Internet fundraising and other emerging issues Get up to date on the new rules surrounding donor-advised funds and international fundraising Examine prospective laws, regulatory trends, and how new rules impact fundraising professionals Fundraising is critical to the nonprofit's ability to carry out their mission, yet the regulatory tangle at both the state and federal level can be a nightmare to navigate. The Law of Fundraising streamlines compliance with the latest legal developments and invaluable tools for application.

Download or read book Charitable Giving 2015 Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive, accessible reference on charitable giving taxlaw Charitable Giving 5th Edition is the leadingguide to the law, rules, and regulations governing charitablegiving, completely revised, revamped, and updated to align with thelatest developments in the industry. Written by Bruce R. Hopkins,the most respected name in the field, this book providesplain-English explanations and in-depth coverage, complete withdetailed documentation, citations, and references. This updatededition contains new information on many aspects of giving law,including the extensive litigation concerning gifts of conservationeasements and updates on the several special rules for unique typesof giving, as well as updates on federal estate tax law, and caselaw on substantiation and appraisal requirements. Reader will finda summary of recent developments concerning recordkeeping,donor-advised funds, and much more. The companion website providestables, appendices, IRS guidelines, and other related documents tohelp readers get organized and remain compliant amidst the rapidchanges. Charitable giving law is constantly evolving, and remainingcompliant can feel like trying to hit a moving target. This book isdesigned to keep lawyers, managers, and development directors intax-exempt organizations up to date on the relevant regulations,with a deep understanding of how the regulations are actuallyapplied. Understand the federal tax laws surrounding charitablegiving Learn how recent legislation impacts specific taxes anddocumentation Examine the new regulations proposed by the Department ofTreasury Gain access to tools that help ensure compliance More than a simple codification reference, this book providesexplanation and interpretation from one of the foremost minds inthe field. For those needing a charitable giving guide,Charitable Giving 5th Edition is a comprehensive,authoritative examination, and widely recognized as a classicreference.

Download or read book The Tax Law of Private Foundations written by Jody Blazek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stay up to date on every major development on the tax law of private foundations in 2020 In the 2020 Cumulative Supplement to the fifth edition of The Tax Law of Private Foundations, the distinguished authorial team of this leading text delivers an up-to-the-moment discussion of every major advisory, regulatory, and legislative change affecting the tax status of private foundations in the United States. An indispensable resource for the consultants, lawyers, advisors, and accountants who serve private foundations and their beneficiaries and benefactors, this 2020 Cumulative Supplement will also earn a place on the bookshelves of those who are personally invested in private foundations.

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Download or read book The Tax Law of Charitable Giving 2016 Cumulative Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-04-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic tax guide for charitable giving, updated and expanded for 2016 The Tax Law of Charitable Giving is the leading guide to the rules, regulations, and laws governing charitable gifts, written by one of the most trusted legal authorities on tax-exempt organizations. Completely revised, revamped, and updated for 2016, this invaluable guide provides plain-English explanations and supporting documentation to assist in the decision making process. This supplement includes discussion of the new healthcare tax on investment income of trusts and the impact on pooled income funds, updates to federal estate tax law, and case law on substantiation and appraisal requirements, as well as detailed coverage of new Department of Treasury regulations concerning recordkeeping, an update of law summary for donor-advised funds, and an updated summary of recent legislation's impact on the U.S. tax system. Supporting citations and documentation are provided, and references to rulings, regulations, cases, and tax literature are included throughout. The companion website features appendices, tables, IRS examination guidelines for charitable giving, and more, to help you stay fully up-to-date with the most current tax laws related to charitable giving. Tax law changes continuously, and the rules surrounding charitable gifts are under increasing scrutiny. This book provides clear, easy-to-follow guidance on the latest updates to help ensure complete compliance and well-informed decision-making. Get up to date on the most recent charitable gift regulations Dig deep into healthcare tax, federal estate tax, donor-advised funds, and more Gain access to downloadable tables, IRS guidelines, and other helpful documents Make the right decisions about your organization's fund–development program With comprehensive, authoritative guidance and the most current applicable laws, rules, and regulations, The Tax Law of Charitable Giving is an invaluable resource for any tax-exempt organization.

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Download or read book The Tax Law of Private Foundations website written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make sense of the new regulatory requirements with expert clarification and practical tools for compliance - updated through 2019 Private Foundations: Tax Law and Compliance, 5th Edition provides clarification, expert insight, and helpful instruction for executives and supporting professionals navigating extensive federal tax law requirements. This 2019 Cumulative Supplement captures the latest regulatory developments for easy reference. Despite their relatively low numbers, private foundations are subject to complex, burdensome regulations that continue to expand. This book summarizes and clarifies the statutory regulations governing private foundations, offers expert insight into the underlying logic, and provides a host of practical tools that ease the filing process and help ensure compliance with the latest laws.

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