Qualified Parking as UBIT, Part 1

ISSUE New Internal Revenue Code Section 512(a)(7) may force your institution to file Form 990-T and pay unexpected taxes – ouch.   SITUATION Saltwater Christian College (SCC) is a private college exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and...

Minister’s Housing Allowance Update

ISSUE The Minister’s Housing Allowance (I.R.C. Section 107(2)), was again deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge in 2017.  Now, the appeals process is progressing.     SITUATION Troas Bible College (TBC) is a private college exempt under Internal Revenue...

IRS: New! Tax Exempt Organization Search

ISSUE The IRS’ venerable “Select Check” system has been replaced by “TEOS” (Tax Exempt Organization Search) a more robust product that offers something for most institutions.   SITUATION Saltwater Christian College (SCC) is a private college exempt under Internal...

What about the “Token Exception?”

ISSUE Tax-exempt organizations have a great opportunity in the fundraising arena that some institutions are not utilizing.  This is the “token exception.”   SITUATION Troas Bible College (TBC) is a private college exempt under Internal Revenue Code section...