Not-For-Profit Notebook

Practical insight and analysis on the accounting, audit and tax issues impacting not-for-profit organizations.

Posts about Tax Returns

Is That Tax Notice You Received Really From the IRS?

Posted by admin Jul 23, 2019 8:44:53 PM

Many people feel a sense of dread when they receive a letter from the IRS. Often, people will comply with whatever request is made, assuming that they must have made a mistake when completing their tax return. But what if that letter isn’t really from the IRS? Scams involving people claiming to represent the IRS are so prevalent that the IRS has an entire page on their website devoted to helping determine if an encounter is actually with an IRS representative.

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Ongoing IRS Oversight Challenges Noted With Form 1023 and Form 1023-EZ

Posted by admin Jun 30, 2019 10:48:59 PM

In her latest report, the National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina E. Olson, says that the IRS still isn’t asking for enough information on the simplified Form 1023-EZ to ensure organizations using the form actually qualify for the exempt status. Further, a soon to be released revised Form 1023 runs the same risk.

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