Author archive for Katy Avenson

Have you ever given a donor a refund of their donation?  Maybe a few months after the donation was...

If you’re a nonprofit board member, grant funder or nonprofit staff who wants to gain a better understanding of...

The deadline for sending 2014 1099s to vendors is February 2.  Who should get a 1099?  Generally, any unincorporated...

Year-end tax planning makes December a popular month for charitable giving.  Donors want to maximize their tax benefits, and...

The standard mileage rate will increase in 2015 to 57.5 cents/mile (up from 56 cent/mile in 2014).  Medical and...

It’s almost time to start preparing those 2014 Forms 1099 and W2 for contractors and employees of your business....

On a scale of 0 – 10, how effective is your finance committee?  Most organizations would probably answer between...

The IRS has declared the Ebola outbreak a qualified disaster for federal tax purposes and offered guidance for companies...

December is charitable donation time!  Be sure to contact your donor base and encourage year-end giving!

The annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute is coming to Austin January 14, 2015.  It’s a great conference for nonprofit staff,...