Dollars & Sense

Can My Homeschool Group Collect Money Now That's For Next Year?

Many homeschool groups collect deposits in the spring for next fall's programs. This helps with determining how many families will be returning. But how should these early deposits be recorded in a homeschool group's bookkeeping. Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA offers some ideas.

In the podcast Carol mentioned a handout that explains how to record early deposits in accounting software like QuickBooks. Here it is:

Deferred Revenue in QuickBooks (pdf)

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Money Management in a Homeschool Organization

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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Is There a Penalty for Misclassifying my Homeschool Group's Workers?

The IRS imposes strict penalties on an employer who treats workers as Independent Contractors when they should be employees. These penalties have put businesses and nonprofits out of business. Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA, discusses this topic and some programs the IRS has to avoid crippling penalties.

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Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization

* Is your homeschool teacher an employee or independent contractor?

* Should your homeschool co-op director be paid as an employee?

* How hard is it to set up a payroll system?

* What happens if my homeschool group misclassifies a worker? Are their penalties?

Worker classification can be a confusing topic.

My book Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization can help clear a lot of confusion, but perhaps you want to discuss your particular situation in a private, individual phone consultation.

I offer phone consultations to help you determine if your homeschool organization’s workers are employee or independent contractors. The phone call will be followed up with an email containing a fact-based determination and information to help you take the next steps.

Click Here to request more information!

 

Is My Homeschool Co-op Teacher an Employee or Independent Contractor?

Should your homeschool co-op teacher be an employee or an independent contractor? What's the difference and how do you make the decision?  Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA, sheds light onto this confusing topic and tells you how she determines if a co-op teacher is an employee or an independent contractor.

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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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What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About Fundraisers

Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about. This episode will focus on helping homeschool leaders know the tax rules about fundraisers.

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MONEY MANAGEMENT FOR HOMESCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS:  A GUIDE FOR TREASURERS 

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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What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About Worker Classification

Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about. This episode will focus on worker classification -- helping homeschool leaders understand how to classify their workers correctly as employees or independent contractors.

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FEATURED SERVICE from HomeschoolCPA:

 

 

Worker Classification Consultation 

 

* Is your homeschool teacher an employee or independent contractor?

* Should your homeschool co-op director be paid as an employee?

* How hard is it to set up a payroll system?

* What happens if my homeschool group misclassifies a worker? Are their penalties?

Worker classification can be a confusing topic.

My book Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization can help clear a lot of confusion, but perhaps you want to discuss your particular situation in a private, individual phone consultation.

I offer phone consultations to help you determine if your homeschool organization’s workers are employee or independent contractors. The phone call will be followed up with an email containing a fact-based determination and information to help you take the next steps.

Click Here to request more information!

 

 

 

 

What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About Losing Tax Exempt Status

Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about. This episode will focus on helping homeschool leaders know what to do if their organization has lost its tax exempt status.

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FEATURED PRODUCT from HomeschoolCPA:

 

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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What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About IRS Annual Reports

Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about IRS Annual Report. This episode will focus on helping homeschool leaders understand a report that the IRS requires from all tax exempt organizations--including your group! It's called the Form 990.

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FEATURED SERVICE from HomeschoolCPA:

 

Preparations of Annual Return for IRS 

 

Preparing the Form 990/990-EZ Annual Information Return for the IRS and your State.

The Form 990/990-EZ is due 4 1/2 months after the end of your fiscal year.

Involves several telephone calls and e-mails and copy of your financial statements (a QuickBooks file is preferred).

 

Buying Peace of Mind

A review of forms you have prepared yourself. Save money by doing much of the work yourself. I will review Forms 1023 or Annual Form 990 and offer my opinion and advice.

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Wow Carol!  Thanks so much – just the info you provided here is very helpful.  I look forward to speaking with you as I’m anxious to get started, but I want to do so in the best and most efficient way.  This is new territory for me – so I truly appreciate your guidance!

-Laine Discepoli, Glendale, OH

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QuickBooks Set Up and Training

Setting up a QuickBooks Chart of Accounts unique to your homeschool organization.    (Your organization needs to buy their own copy of QuickBooks)

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What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About Tax Exempt Status

Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA, will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about. This episode will focus on helping homeschool leaders understand tax exempt status. It's easier than ever to get tax-exempt status. Should your group apply?

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FEATURED SERVICE from HomeschoolCPA:

 

Tax Exempt for Small Nonprofit Organization

 

Contact HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp, CPA, to arrange for assistance in applying for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.  This service involves several telephone calls and e-mails.

*  IRS Streamlined Form 1023-EZ Application

* Full 501(c)(3) Application

* Full 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(7) Application

* State filings

* Review of Self Prepared Application

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What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About NonProfit Status

Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about. This episode will focus on helping homeschool leaders understand nonprofit status for their groups. What does it take to be a nonprofit? Only two things! Did you know that nonprofit status is not the same thing as tax exempt status?

Visit Carol's website here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEATURED PRODUCT from HomeschoolCPA:

 

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

Click Here to request more information!

 

 

 

 

The Podcast to Help Homeschool Leaders is Back!

Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA took a break from podcasting, but now she's back with a different format. The podcast will be focused on helping homeschool leaders and businesses run their programs legally and successfully. The podcast episodes will be shorter--15 or 20 minutes max and will air weekly.

Visit Carol's website here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEATURED SERVICE from HomeschoolCPA:

* Is your homeschool teacher an employee or independent contractor?

* Should your homeschool co-op director be paid as an employee?

* How hard is it to set up a payroll system?

* What happens if my homeschool group misclassifies a worker? Are their penalties?

Worker classification can be a confusing topic.

My book Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization can help clear a lot of confusion, but perhaps you want to discuss your particular situation in a private, individual phone consultation.

I offer phone consultations to help you determine if your homeschool organization’s workers are employee or independent contractors. The phone call will be followed up with an email containing a fact-based determination and information to help you take the next steps.

Click Here to request more information!