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 The IRS recently issued an updated guide for religious and apostolic organizations which contains valuable information for both the non-tax and tax professional. You can access this new guide using the link below

 A 501(c)(3) organization jeopardizes its exempt status when it intervenes in a political campaign. This mini-course provides examples of prohibited activities and explains steps an organization should take to avoid an inadvertent violation. 

Now that your organization has Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, you should review the activities that can jeopardize your exemption.  Access the course by clicking the link below

 Ohio requires all non-profit corporations to renew their corporate status every 5 years in order for the corporation's status to remain active.  The renewal process is through the Ohio Secretary of State and not the Charitable Division of the Ohio Attorney General.  If your corporation missed it's renewal, you can still reinstate with the payment of additional fees.  To check your status, renew your certificate of continued existence or reinstate your corporation go to https://www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/filing-forms--fee-schedule/

 This recorded webinar contains basic information that charities should consider in order to protect their valuable donor, client, employee, and other data from cyber hackers. Charities, like for-profit businesses, have information that cyber criminals value. Taking basic steps to protect your organization's information can reduce your risks. This webinar covers both prevention and response strategies for charities .  This webinar can be viewed below.

 Board members play a critical role in protecting the integrity and resources of charitable organizations. This approximately hour-long webinar provides a basic overview of the legal responsibilities that board members of charities have. A recording of the webinar can be viewed below. 

The guide offers a general overview of the four legal fiduciary duties of Ohio charity board members and can be accessed at :

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