Email Alert - Key Federal Tax Figures for 2012 >>
2012 January 11
We are pleased to provide our annually updated Key Federal Tax Figures summary. We trust this will be a helpful reference tool.

Tax & Business News - Winter 2011 >>
2011 December 15
In This Issue

• It's Time for Year-End Tax Planning
• Year-End Tax Planning Moves for Individuals
• Year-End Tax Planning Moves for Businesses and Business Owners
• Business Benefits Abound This Year
• Year-End Capital Gains Strategies
• Report Those Foreign Financial Connections!
• Misclassifying Workers Can Be Costly!
• Unmarried Couples and Home Mortgage Interest
• Since You Asked...
• Tax Calendar

Nonprofit Issues News - Winter 2011 >>
2011 November 30
In This Issue

• What Nonprofits Can and Can't Do in Campaigns
• How to Embrace Accountability
• Generating Revenue from Foreign Sources
• Premium Uniformity Requirement for the Small Employer Health Insurance Tax Credit / Refund
• In the Spotlight - Peace of Mind from an Employee Benefit Audit
• Newsbits

Tax & Business News - Fall 2011 >>
2011 September 29
In This Issue

• Don't Be a Victim of a Scam or ID Theft
• Getting Older With No Retirement Savings in Sight?
• Next Year's Tax Refund May Be Lower
• Tax Perks for the Business Traveler
• Are You Missing Out on the Research Credit?
• Are You Liable for a Gift Tax Return?
• Manage the Tax on Your Social Security Benefits!
• Since You Asked...
• Tax Calendar

Email Alert - Great News from the IRS on Cell Phone Taxation >>
2011 September 21
The IRS made a significant announcement regarding cell phones on September 14. In Notice 2011-72 (IR-2011-93), the IRS stated that an employer-provided cell phone will not be taxable to an employee when it is provided primarily for substantial business reasons (other than as an employee benefit). This eliminates any need to track business/ministry calls versus personal calls.

Email Alert - New Form 8940 for Certain Not-for-Profits >>
2011 August 24
The IRS recently released a new one-page form that not-for-profit organizations can use to request determinations about their tax-exempt status.

Nonprofit Issues Newsletter - Fall 2011 >>
2011 August 17
In This Issue

• Ease on Down the Road
• When is Income Taxable?
• The Ins and Outs of Obtaining Financing
• In the Spotlight - Protect Your Organization from a Breach of Trust
• Newsbits

Email Alert - New IRS Mileage Rates Go Into Effect This Week >>
2011 June 29
IRS Responds to Higher Gas Prices with Mileage Rate Increase. Business standard mileage rate increases for last half of 2011; other rates also rise.

Tax & Business News - Summer 2011 >>
2011 June 15
In This Issue

• What Are the Chances of Being Audited?
• Read This Before Tossing Old Tax Records
• Can You Write Off a Bad Debt?
• Surprised By the Kiddie Tax? There Are Ways To Avoid It!
• Parents Can Get Credit for Sending Kids to Day Camp
• Limited Window of Opportunity for Extended Tax Breaks
• Taking Your Business Home
• Since You Asked...
• Tax Calendar

Nonprofit Issues News - Summer 2011 >>
2011 June 2
In This Issue

• Using Creative Structures Without Raising IRS Suspicion
• Checklist for an Effective Audit Committee
• Does Your Board "Get" Your Financials?
• Creating Policies: Don't Reinvent the Wheel
• In the Spotlight - Church Consulting Review
• Newsbits

Email Alert - Additional 1099 Reporting Requirements Repealed >>
2011 April 15
On April 14, President Obama signed the “Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011.” The measure retroactively repeals expanded Form 1099 information reporting rules added by legislation in 2010.

Email Alert - Medical Premium Refund for Small Organizations >>
2011 March 30
Medical Premium Refund for Small Organizations. Don’t Miss Yours! If your organization purchases health insurance for employees, you may be eligible for a significant tax benefit.

Tax & Business News - Spring 2011 >>
2011 March 18
In This Issue

• Do Not Mix Your Business & Personal Bank Accounts!
• Do You Have to File a Tax Return?
• Are You Supporting Your Parents?
• Important Facts About Dependents and Exemptions.
• Child and Dependent Care Credit.
• Are You Making a Move?
• Due Date Reminders.

Nonprofit Issues News - Spring 2011 >>
2011 March 1
In This Issue

• The Lure of the For-Profit Subsidiary
• Move Over, Expense Ratios
• Are You Blogging for Ideas?
• Newsbits

Email Alert - Revised Key Federal Tax Figures for 2011 >>
2011 January 25
Revised Key Federal Tax Figures for 2011 incorporates several tax law changes made by Congress in late 2010. These include Standard Deductions and Personal Exemption amounts.

Email Alert: The 2010 Tax Relief Act >>
2011 January 19
Here is a closer look at the most important changes affecting individuals, businesses and estate planning, along with implications for your 2010 tax return and your planning for 2011 and beyond. Recently, critical guidance has been released, that effects churches and employer health plans in general. This alert provides information on Small Employer Health Insurance Tax Credit, Medical Expense Reporting and Grandfathered Plan Requirements.

Email Alert - New Partners Announced >>
2011 January 9
CapinCrouse is pleased to announce new partners that have been admitted to the firm as of January 1, 2011.

Email Alert - New 1099 Reporting Requirements >>
2011 January 4
There has been a great deal of confusion about the new Form 1099 reporting requirements: what the changes are, when they will occur, and if they are related to group health insurance coverage that must be reported on Form W-2. In this alert, we’ll discuss:

• The new law on reporting payments on Form 1099, and when it takes effect
• Important news for rental property owners
• When group health insurance coverage must be reported on Form W-2

Tax & Business News - Winter 2010/11 >>
2010 December 10
In This Issue

• The Year-End Challenge: Is Your Tax Deduction List Ready?
• Maximizing Available Credits. It's All About Strategy
• New Roth Opportunities are Knocking on Your Door.
• Tax-Saving Strategies for Capital Gains.
• Stay Compliant! Rental Owners Hit with New 2011 Reporting Requirement.

Email Alert - Health Reform Update >>
2010 December 9
Recently, critical guidance has been released, that effects churches and employer health plans in general. This alert provides information on Small Employer Health Insurance Tax Credit, Medical Expense Reporting and Grandfathered Plan Requirements.

Nonprofit Issues News - Winter 2010/11 >>
2010 November 22
In This Issue

• 8 Tips for Running a Valid Accountable Plan
• Lobbying by the Book
• Managing Volunteers
• Newsbits

Nonprofit Issues News - Fall 2010 >>
2010 September 15
In This Issue

• Wrapping up a Gift Acceptance Policy
• Just for Nonprofits, Accounting Rules Change for Mergers and Acquisitions
• Internal Controls: Is it Time for a Checkup?
• Newsbits

Employer Health Plan Opportunities >>
2010 May 20
While much has been written about the impact the health reform legislation will have in future years, the legislation has other important consequences, some of which have not received much attention.

Tax & Business News - Spring 2010 >>
2010 May 2
In This Issue

• The HIRE Act: Tax-Saving Opportunities for Most Employers
• Deduction Tips for Contributors to Haiti Relief Efforts
• What’s Best...Tax-Free or Taxable Interest Income?
• Tax Breaks for Charity Volunteers
• Little-Known - But Important - Credit Card Rules for Merchants

Nonprofit Issues News - Spring 2010 >>
2010 May 1
In This Issue

• Executive Compensation Reporting in the New 990 World
• Audited Financial Statements First Impressions
• Fiscal Sponsorship Q&A
• What You Need to Know about the FASB Accounting Standards Codification
• Newsbits

Health Care Reform & Other Employee Benefit Matters >>
2010 April 14
The publicity about the massive health care reform acts have legitimately created employer concern, “How will this affect us?” This alert provides some initial information about employer impact of health care reform. It also addresses some of the economic incentives and previously adopted health plan initiatives which some employers may have over looked.

Form 990-N and Tax Exempt Groups >>
2010 February 1
Congress amended the tax code in 2006 to add a return filing requirement for small tax exempt organizations.