The California Center for Nonprofit Law Blog


IRS Announces New Procedure for 501(c)(3) Organizations Wishing to Change Their Exempt Status
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2024-5, which addresses the process by which organizations with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) can seek recognition by the IRS under a different paragraph of Section 501(c). The Internal Revenue Service…
Four Facts About the Amendments to California’s Paid Sick Law for Nonprofits
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 616 into law, which amended the Healthy Workplaces, Health Families Act (HWHFA) to expand paid sick leave for California workers. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 616 into law, which amended the Healthy Workplaces,…
When Can a Nonprofit’s Website or Online Activity Become Prohibited Political Activity?
Non-profit organizations must take care to avoid any online activity that constitutes prohibited political activity, as it could endanger their tax-exempt status. Most organizations, including nonprofit organizations, now maintain an online presence, such as utilizing a website and various social…
TD 9981: Final Regulations on Type I and Type II Supporting Organizations
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released TD 9981, which contains final regulations offering guidance on certain gifts or contributions to Type I and Type II supporting organizations from persons who control a supported organization. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
Fringe Benefits and Employment Tax
Churches and other nonprofit employers may officer fringe benefits that are subject to state and federal employment taxes. In particular, nonprofit employers should familiarize themselves with the benefits that are exempt from employment tax and which benefits have limitations on…
Section 501(c)(3) Churches vs. Section 508(c)(1)(A)
There is an idea gaining popularity in the church world today that churches should claim tax exempt status under Internal Revenue Code section 508(c)(1)(A) rather than section 501(c)(3) for greater protection of religious liberties and increased protection from IRS scrutiny.…






