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IRS Tax Form 990 [Deadline Extended]: How to File It, When to File It, and Why It’s So Important

IRS Tax Form 990 [Deadline Extended]: How to File It, When to File It, and Why It’s So Important

May 19, 2020February 14, 2025 Blue Avocado

For nonprofits, filing tax form 990 is key to retaining tax-exempt status. Here are the key features of tax form 990 and how to file it.

2020 California Employment Law Update #2: Compensation

2020 California Employment Law Update #2: Compensation

April 21, 2020December 19, 2023 Jeanine DeBacker

California’s new rules and regulations impact compensation for employees and contractors — find out how in this 2nd part of our series on CA employment law.

2020 California Employment Law Update #3: Fair Employment

2020 California Employment Law Update #3: Fair Employment

April 21, 2020December 19, 2023 Jeanine DeBacker

How does the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act address issues of race and harassment? Find out in this 3rd part of our series on CA employment law.

2020 California Employment Law Update #4: Time Off

2020 California Employment Law Update #4: Time Off

April 21, 2020December 19, 2023 Jeanine DeBacker

How do California’s new rules and regulations impact time off? Find out how in this 4th part of our series on CA employment law.

2020 California Employment Law Update #1: Arbitration in the Workplace

2020 California Employment Law Update #1: Arbitration in the Workplace

April 21, 2020December 19, 2023 Jeanine DeBacker

How do California’s new rules and regulations impact arbitration? Find out in this first part of our new series on CA employment law.

Navigating the New Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Navigating the New Families First Coronavirus Response Act

April 21, 2020December 19, 2023 Shirley Wang  and  Hannibal Odisho

Covid-19 laws are challenging nonprofits to stay compliant. These laws impact sick time and leave, plus issues specific to nonprofits.

Is Your Fundraising in Compliance with State Laws?

Is Your Fundraising in Compliance with State Laws?

February 19, 2020December 12, 2023 Blue Avocado

What are registration and disclosure requirements for nonprofit fundraising compliance? Leverage compliance for fundraising growth.

Ask Rita: Are My Independent Contractors Actually Employees?

Ask Rita: Are My Independent Contractors Actually Employees?

January 14, 2020December 12, 2023 Mike Bishop

A new test in many states increases your nonprofit’s risk if you are misclassifying contractors as employees. Do your contractors pass the “ABC” test?

Ask Rita: What Are My Obligations to an Employee Receiving Infertility Treatments?

Ask Rita: What Are My Obligations to an Employee Receiving Infertility Treatments?

November 11, 2019December 12, 2023 Mike Bishop

Have an employee who needs time off for infertility treatments? Find out the laws that apply and what leave options the employee might have.

Ask Rita: How Do We Handle A Whistleblower?

Ask Rita: How Do We Handle A Whistleblower?

September 16, 2019December 12, 2023 Mike Bishop

If someone alerts you to wrongdoing within your nonprofit, they’re protected under the law. Here’s how to handle a whistleblower situation.

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