by Nikki Semanchik | May 2, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
The Tax Filing Deadline Is Looming For California-Based Nonprofits While April 15th has long been tax filing deadline day for most Americans, California-based nonprofit organizations must instead have their state and federal taxes filed by May 15th. With that date...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jan 3, 2019 | Business Law, General Counsel, Nonprofit Law
As the year wound down and we brought 2018 to a close, your nonprofit may receive requests for W-9 forms from companies you’ve done business with over the course of the year. You may think of a W-9 as a form that only applies to independent contractors (and, for the...
by Nikki Semanchik | Dec 14, 2018 | Business Law, Nonprofit Law
If you’re self-employed, work as an independent contractor, or operate a business that hires independent contractors to complete work for your company, you’ve likely heard something about a 1099. What Is a 1099? While wages and salaries are reported on the form W-2,...
by Nikki Semanchik | Nov 24, 2018 | Business Law, Nonprofit Law
Giving Thanks, and Giving Back: Ushering in the Season of Giving The sides are in the oven, the turkey’s been basted to perfection, and the table’s been set: there’s no denying that food is central to the Thanksgiving holiday. There’s something sacred about sharing a...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jul 12, 2018 | Business Law, General Counsel, Nonprofit Law
In the Spring of 2018, the California Supreme Court handed down a major change regarding how employers classify a California independent contractor. This new ruling has left many California business owners wondering, “What do we do now?” This sentiment will likely...
by Nikki Semanchik | Mar 26, 2018 | Nonprofit Law
Introduction Have you asked yourself ‘should my nonprofit have a gala?’ If you are wondering the answer to this question, it is important to consider the positives and negatives. Planning a nonprofit gala and executing it successfully are very difficult...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jan 23, 2018 | Nonprofit Law
By now, you undoubtedly have heard that there have been some major changes to the federal income tax system. If you run a nonprofit, you might have heard some pretty scary things about how these changes will affect your donations for the coming years. It is true that...
by Nikki Semanchik | Oct 17, 2017 | Nonprofit Law
What Are the Steps to Starting a Nonprofit? Starting a nonprofit organization can be both exciting and overwhelming. Our guide, 7 Steps to Starting a Nonprofit, will walk you through the process of forming a nonprofit. Although the process is complicated, this...
by Nikki Semanchik | Oct 16, 2017 | Nonprofit Law
How to Start a Nonprofit Organization Do you have a cause you are passionate about? Have you always thought about starting a nonprofit but have no idea where to start? We can help. Let’s start from the beginning. File Articles of Incorporation Once you decide you are...
