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Is Your Nonprofit Governance Up to Date?
Like everything else in the world, concepts about governance in nonprofit organizations are evolving. In the US corporate world, The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) represented an attempt to legislate some basic principles designed to protect the interests of stakeholders by...
Stress Relief: The Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi soccer team!
This tax season the members of the Capaldi, Reynolds & Pelosi family got together to solve a problem. How could a group of accountants, fresh off a long and grueling three months, come together to blow off some steam and have a good time? The solution is probably...
Quickbooks Quick Tip
Have you ever posted to incorrect accounts or classes for a few months in Quickbooks? One way to resolve the problem is to go back to each transaction and change it manually. This is both tedious and time consuming. Fortunately, Quickbooks has an accountant’s tool...
New Status for Therese Connell
Therese Connell, one of the firm’s Partners and Director of its Estate and Trust department, marks 25 years with the firm this year. She has decided to move to part-time status at Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi effective August 31, 2018. Therese has served in her...
Charitable Giving Strategies
While there may be a lot of wisdom in the proverb “May your charity increase as much as your wealth,” there can also be wealth in properly planning your charitable giving. This wealth is derived from the economic benefit that can result from tax savings achieved by...
Filing for 501c (3) Tax Exempt Status: Easing the Burden on Smaller Nonprofit Organizations
Most organizations seeking 501c (3) tax exempt status must file an application with the IRS. Until 2014, the only means available to organizations was filing Form 1023: Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code....
Should I Give My Home to My Children?
I am often asked whether it is a good idea for elderly parents to transfer their home to their children. I always ask: “Why do you want to do this?” The most common reason is to protect the house in the event one or both of the parents need nursing home care. First, I...
Social Security: Types of Benefits and Marriage/Divorce Considerations
There are a many different benefits offered by the Social Security Administration, and knowing your options and requirements is essential. Don’t expect the Social Security Administration to know who you married, who you divorced, whether your spouse or ex-spouse died,...
New Jersey Tax Amnesty- Act Now for Relief
New Jersey has just announced a tax amnesty for taxpayers with liabilities for the tax years 2008-2016. The Division of Taxation has proactively contacted some taxpayers with liabilities already assessed and/or unfiled tax returns. This amnesty does not extend to...