IRS Warns of New Phone Scam

IRS Warns of New Phone Scam ISSUE: A new phone scam is on the loose whereby fraudsters – sometimes using automated phone calls – are attempting to extort by fear.   SITUATION: Marathon Bible College (MBC) is a private college exempt under Internal Revenue Code...

Royalties from Logo Apparel

ISSUE: Historically, colleges have not paid income taxes on “royalties” received for sales of shirts, mugs, etc. containing their logo.  Might that change?   SITUATION: Denali Christian College (DCC) is a private college exempt under Internal Revenue Code section...

Donation Receipting

Issue The IRS has become increasingly persnickety about donation receipts – and the verbiage therein. Situation Marathon Bible College (MBC) is a private college exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). A married couple,...

Donations of Art

Issue Contributions to your institution of works of art could be the “gift that keeps on giving” – in more ways than one. Situation Marathon Bible College (MBC) is a private college exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). ...