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Your homeschool support group is probably a social club in the eyes of the IRS. Listen to this short podcast as Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA explains that social clubs can get automatic tax exempt status without applying, but they must maintain that tax-free status.

Here's a link to the blog post Carol mentioned in the podcast: How to get into the IRS exempt database: http://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-get-added-to-the-irs-database-and-file-the-form-990n/

 

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State Filings for Non-Profits

 

State Filings for Nonprofits. You’re not finished with paperwork when you receive tax exemption from the IRS. Your state may have several required forms for you to file as well. Carol Topp, CPA can help your homeschool nonprofit understand what forms to file with your state.

 

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Your homeschool support group is probably a social club in the eyes of the IRS. Listen to this short podcast as Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA explains that social clubs can get automatic tax exempt status without applying, but they must maintain that tax-free status.

Here's a link to the blog post Carol mentioned in the podcast: How to get into the IRS exempt database: http://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-get-added-to-the-irs-database-and-file-the-form-990n/

 

Visit Carol's website here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization

 

Does your homeschool group need to pay taxes?  Could they avoid paying taxes by being a 501c3 tax exempt organization? Do you know the pros and cons of 501c3 status? Do you know what 501c3 status could mean for your homeschool group?  I have the answers for you in my book The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization. The information I share in my book has been helpful to homeschool support groups, co-ops, music and sports groups and will help you understand:

* The benefits of 501c3 status

* The disadvantages too!

* What it takes to make the IRS happy

* What your state requires

* Why your organization should consider becoming a nonprofit corporation

* What is the difference between nonprofit incorporation and tax exemption

* IRS requirements after you are tax exempt

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Is it a good idea to start a homeschool co-op with a friend? Carol Topp, the author of  Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out explains the pitfalls to avoid when starting a co-op with a friend.

 

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Homeschool Co-ops:  How to Start Them, Run Them, and Not Burn Out

Have you ever thought about starting a homeschool co-op? Are you afraid it will be too much work? Do you think you’ll have to do it all by yourself? Starting a homeschool co-op can be easy! This book Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out will give you ideas, inspiration, tips, wisdom and the tools you need to start a homeschool co-op, run it and not burn out!

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A woman asks if her Classical Conversations homeschool program should be a for-profit business or a nonprofit organization. Carol Topp, CPA explains the four differences between for-profit and nonprofits.

 

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Phone Consultation with Carol Topp, CPA

Phone Consultation: A pre-arranged phone call to discuss your questions. My most popular service for homeschool leaders. It’s like having your own homeschool expert CPA on the phone!

Cost: $75/hour to nonprofit organizations.  $100/hour to for-profit businesses. $60 minimum.

Q &A by Email:  I am willing to answer questions by email, but it is very time consuming to read and reply to emails. I charge a reduced rate of $50/hour to read and reply to emails. Minimum $25.

Contact HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp, CPA, to arrange a telephone consultation.

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Your homeschool group can have tax exempt status without applying with the IRS. Want to know how? In this short podcast, Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA, tells you how to self declare tax exempt status and keep all of your surplus for your group, and not pay the IRS.

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The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization

 

Does your homeschool group need to pay taxes?  Could they avoid paying taxes by being a 501c3 tax exempt organization? Do you know the pros and cons of 501c3 status? Do you know what 501c3 status could mean for your homeschool group?  I have the answers for you in my book The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization. The information I share in my book has been helpful to homeschool support groups, co-ops, music and sports groups and will help you understand:

* The benefits of 501c3 status

* The disadvantages too!

* What it takes to make the IRS happy

* What your state requires

* Why your organization should consider becoming a nonprofit corporation

* What is the difference between nonprofit incorporation and tax exemption

* IRS requirements after you are tax exempt

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Sometimes homeschool leaders take the summer off to have a break for running their homeschool programs. But Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, doesn't want you to completely forget about your homeschool group this summer. She offers a few tasks that you should do this summer to make the fall much easier!

Carol mentioned this list of topics for your board to discuss: http://homeschoolcpa.com/calendar-of-board-topics-for-homeschool-groups/

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Homeschool Co-ops:

How to Start Them, Run Them and not Burn Out

 

Have you ever thought about starting a homeschool co-op? Are you afraid it will be too much work? Do you think you’ll have to do it all by yourself? Starting a homeschool co-op can be easy! This book Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out will give you ideas, inspiration, tips, wisdom and the tools you need to start a homeschool co-op, run it and not burn out!

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Most homeschool leader know that they need to report annually to the IRS, but did you know that there are probably filings to do in your state every year? Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, discusses the most common state reports that homeschool nonprofit organizations need to file.

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The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization

 

Does your homeschool group need to pay taxes?  Could they avoid paying taxes by being a 501c3 tax exempt organization? Do you know the pros and cons of 501c3 status? Do you know what 501c3 status could mean for your homeschool group?  I have the answers for you in my book The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization. The information I share in my book has been helpful to homeschool support groups, co-ops, music and sports groups and will help you understand:

* The benefits of 501c3 status

* The disadvantages too!

* What it takes to make the IRS happy

* What your state requires

* Why your organization should consider becoming a nonprofit corporation

* What is the difference between nonprofit incorporation and tax exemption

* IRS requirements after you are tax exempt

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So you really don’t want your homeschool co-op to hire teachers as employees, but how can you run your group without them? Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA , offers a few creative ways to run a homeschool co-op without hiring employees or dealing with payroll.

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Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization

 

Are you paying workers in your homeschool organization? Can a volunteer be paid? Should a worker be treated as an employee or independent contractor? Do you know the difference?

Homeschool leader and CPA, Carol Topp, has the answers to your questions in her book Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization.

This 130 page book covers paying workers as employees or independent contractors. There are alos chapters on paying volunteers and board members. It includes sample forms, tips and advice to help you pay workers in accordance with the IRS laws to help your organization pay their workers correctly. Written specifically for homeschool organizations.

 

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How Should We Handle Reimbursements in our Homeschool Group?

It's that time of year when your homeschool group is trying to wrap up its finances for the year. In this podcast episode Carol  Topp, the Homeschool CPA, explains how to give reimbursements to your members properly, so they are not considered taxable income.

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Money Management for Homeschool Organizations

Does your homeschool group manage their money well? Do you have a budget and know where the money is spent? Do you know how to prevent fraud? This 115 page book will help you to open a checking account, establish a budget, prevent mistakes and fraud, use software to keep the books, prepare a financial statement and hire workers. Sample forms and examples of financial statements in clear English are provided.

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How Can I Thank My Homeschool Group's Volunteers?

It’s the end of your homeschool organization's school year and you want to thank your volunteers. They work so hard, so you hand out generous gift cards as thank you gifts. You may have just created a tax liability for your volunteers! Carol Topp, CPA, the Homeschool CPA discusses ways to thank your volunteers that are tax-free.

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Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization

Are you paying workers in your homeschool organization? Can a volunteer be paid? Should a worker be treated as an employee or independent contractor? Do you know the difference?

Homeschool leader and CPA, Carol Topp, has the answers to your questions in her book Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization.

This 130 page book covers paying workers as employees or independent contractors. There are alos chapters on paying volunteers and board members. It includes sample forms, tips and advice to help you pay workers in accordance with the IRS laws to help your organization pay their workers correctly. Written specifically for homeschool organizations.

Click Here to request more information!

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