Revised Form 990

A line-by-line preparation guide to the completely new and revised Form 990 for nonprofit organizations The accurate and complete preparation of Form 990—the information return that must be filed annually by most types of tax-exempt organizations—is a key factor in maintaining public image and fundraising capabilities. The newly redesigned Form 990 was released in December 2008 with significant revisions to the initial June 2007 draft. Preparation of the new return will require tax-exempt organizations to gather extensive new information about their activities for disclosure on the new form beginning with their 2008 tax year. In Revised Form 990: A Line-by-Line Preparation Guide, authors Jody Blazek—who with other AICPA Task Force members was instrumental in effecting changes to the original IRS draft of the form—and Amanda Adams, provide step-by-step and line-by- ine analysis and preparation guidelines for nonprofit professionals and nonprofessionals alike charged with preparing and submitting the form. This hands-on workbook walks you through the process of producing an annual report to the IRS that demonstrates continued qualification for exempt status for a nonprofit organization, explaining the information requested page by page and part by part. It addresses the issues and challenges for each part, particularly the new schedules. As each part is explained, the authors suggest when certain answers have negative consequences. Guidance is provided for functional expense reporting and generally accepted accounting principles for reporting revenues. A good discussion of the differences between book and tax reporting and records needed to accurately display financials for tax purposes is included. The Form 990-PF and Form 990-T are also examined.

The New Form 990 covers the law, policy, and preparation of the new IRS Form 990. It includes summaries of the law underlying each of the parts and questions in the return, so that the preparer can understand the background law in formulating answers on the return. The subject matter is particularly timely and relevant given the release of the draft Form 990 last summer, the expected release of the final Form 990 in early 2008, and the commencement of the first tax year to which the form applies on January 1, 2008.

The object of this book is to educate both new and experienced preparers to deal with the numerous changes relating to the filing of the 2008 Form 990 series of tax returns. While the old 990 had just two schedules to complete, the new form has 16 schedules. This book offers a practical, hands-on approach to completing the new challenging form. Major Topics: [ Changes in filing requirements for Form 990 and 990EZ phased in thresholds [ Electronic filing requirements [ New: Preparation of the new required summary of the organization's mission, activities, and current and prior years' financial results [ Revised: Statement of program service accomplishments - reporting of new, ongoing, and discontinued achievements and their related revenue and expenses [ New: Statements regarding other IRS filings and tax compliance [ New: Governance, management, and disclosure- information regarding governing body and its management, policies, and disclosure [ Revised: Compensation schedules for offices, directors, and key employees

This title explains how a not-for-profit organization completes Form 990 and complies with the new disclosure requirements. It provides clear, time-saving guidance, filled with examples on how to properly complete the new revised Form 990, which can be daunting to prepare.

Joint Ventures Involving Tax-Exempt Organizations, Third Edition, 2011 Cumulative Supplement includes the latest case law, treasury regulations, and IRS rulings to enable nonprofits to maximize their financing without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. Written for lawyers specializing in tax-exempt organizations, particularly healthcare organizations, housing organizations and higher education institutions, this volume includes sample forms, countless footnotes, and numerous citations to case laws and Internal Revenue Code sections.