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Rising Conflict in a Falling Economy
The economy is crumbling. Investments are withering. Fear is mounting. But you don't have to sit there feeling helpless—there is something you can do to turn our country's financial crisis into a life-changing investment opportunity.
Source: PeacemakerMinistries
Date: 11-05-2008
Understanding the Economic Crisis
Many ministries reacting to today’s unprecedented financial gyrations are hard-pressed to know what caused it. Yet understanding this present crisis can equip you to better respond to it.
Source: Mark Holbrook, President, ECCU
Date: 10-17-2008
IRS Streamlines Application Process for New Tax-Exempt Organizations
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have issued new regulations that will streamline the approval process for organizations seeking tax-exempt status as publicly supported charities.
Source: IRS
Date: 10-17-2008
Congress Rethinks Tax Breaks for Nonprofits
There are indications of 2009 Congressional hearings will focus on the charitable tax deduction which costs the federal treasury an estimated $44-billion in 2008, based on a report in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy
Date: 10-17-2008
IRS Takes a "Wait-and-See" Approach to Pulpit Freedom Sunday
In 1954, the U.S. Congress amended (without debate or analysis) Internal Revenue Code §501(c) (3) to restrict the speech of non-profit tax exempt entities, including churches.
Source: ECFA
Date: 10-17-2008
“Bailout Bill” Includes Tax Provisions
On October 3, the House passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, otherwise known as the “Bailout Bill,” by a vote of 263 to 171.
Source: News
Date: 10-06-2008
IRS Focusing Attention on Colleges and Universities
On October 1, the IRS announced that will begin sending compliance questionnaires to approximately 400 U.S. colleges and universities.
Source: IRS
Date: 10-06-2008
Tax Extenders and AMT Bill Passes Senate With Charitable Extenders and Incentives Intact
On a 93-2 vote, the Senate has passed an amended version of H.R. 6049, the Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008. Core bill components include clean energy tax incentives, protection of millions of Americans from the alternative minimum tax (AMT), extensions of expiring family and business tax cuts, and charitable giving extenders and incentives.
Source: Planned Giving Design Center, LLC
Date: 09-24-2008
ECFA Board Announces Search for President
The ECFA board of directors is conducting a search to identify the person that God would have to serve as the next president of ECFA. The board is accepting applications for the position through November 7, 2008.
Source: ECFA
Date: 09-18-2008
IRS Streamlines Application Process for New Tax-Exempt Organizations
The new 990 has done away with the advance ruling process.
Source: IRS Website
Date: 09-08-2008

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