The IRS has released revised Publication 557 - Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization (June 2008). The publication incorporates numerous changes in law brought about by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 that affect tax-exempt organizations.  MORE »

The IRS has revised Publication 1771 - "Charitable Contributions -- Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements," which explains the federal tax law for organizations such as charities and churches that receive tax-deductible charitable contributions and for taxpayers who make contributions.  MORE »

The IRS has revised Publication 4303, "A Donor's Guide to Vehicle Donations." The guide provides general guidelines on selecting a charity, qualifying for tax deduction, and valuation. It is considered a companion brochure to Publication 4302, "A Charity's Guide to Vehicle Donations."  MORE »

The IRS has issued a revised version of Publication 950 - Introduction to Gift and Estate Taxes. The 12-page pamphlet, which covers recent developments, unified credit, filing amount thresholds for estate tax and GSST, is designed for taxpayers and offers a valuable source of clear and concise information for communication to clients.  MORE »

The IRS has released new Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes. The form is used by donee organizations to report the contribution of qualified vehicles to the IRS under new IRC section 170(f)(12). The form may also be used to provide the donor with a contemporaneous written acknowledgment of the contribution.  MORE »

The Service has released Publication 4303 (Rev. Aug. 2004), A Donor's Guide to Car Donations.  MORE »

The Service has released Publication 4302 (Rev. Aug. 2004), A Charity's Guide to Car Donations.  MORE »

Provides access to IRS Publication 561 - Determining the Value of Donated Property.  MORE »

The Service has announced the release of a new publication to help taxpayers and charities understand the rules for documenting the charitable deductions claimed on federal tax returns. Publication 1771 outlines when an acknowledgement from a charitable organization is required so donors can claim a charitable tax deduction.   MORE »

In response to the events of last week, the IRS has advanced the release of a special publication on the topic of providing disaster relief assistance through charitable organizations. The pamphlet is designed for people interested in using charitable organizations to provide help to victims of disasters.   MORE »