Article Archives: Megan Ryan

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) makes inflation adjustments to a variety of amounts that not-for-profit organizations use for various reasons. These inflation adjustments are designed to ensure tax attributes keep pace with cost-of-living adjustments.

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8/22/2022 Update: This article was originally published on 1/24/2022. It has been updated to reflect the most current information available at this time. 

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After 12 years of dedicated work driven by a committee of the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Legislature passed the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act in 2021.

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This article was updated on 7/22/2021 with information regarding for-profit audit requirements. 

On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) was signed into law.

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Due to the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic, many not-for-profits have recently had to cancel major upcoming events, including musical and theatrical performances, symphony and performing arts shows, fundraising events, and conferences.

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The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), an independent organization with the Internal Revenue Service, recently produced and submitted its Annual Report to Congress, and the separate Objectives Report to Congress.

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In late May, the IRS released great news for private schools operating under Code Sec. 501(c)(3). In recognition of the many ways the Internet is a part of everyday lives,

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on December 22, 2017, contains provisions that directly impact certain benefits commonly provided to employees.  Employers should be aware of these changes and the effective dates of each change,

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By Megan Ryan, CPA

Beginning in calendar year 2015, certain employers must comply with the Affordable Care Act requirement to offer health insurance to full time employees. In conjunction with this requirement,

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By Megan Ryan, CPA

To avoid penalties, employers should take steps now to ensure that they are in compliance with the ACA requirements by the time open enrollment begins during the latter part of 2014.

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By Megan Ryan, CPA and Karen Dunn, JD, LLM

With the holiday season approaching, organizations may find that individuals or groups who benefit from the organization’s services, desire to make year-end gifts to the organization’s employees for their loyal service.

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By Megan Ryan, CPA

Employers who maintain self-insured medical plans are subject to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund Fee established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The fee will fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

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