UBIT: The Minimum Required Level of Knowledge

This issue marks our 100th “Tax Tips” post!  We’d like to extend our HUGE THANKS to Stacey Greene and Carol Dibble of ABHE! Issue As we celebrate our 100th post, how about a UBIT Refresher? Situation Troas Bible College (TBC) is a private college exempt under Internal...

Do We Have “Donor Advised Funds?”

Issue Donor Advised Funds require special reporting on Form 990 and special care in navigating the related rules. Situation Saltwater Christian College (SCC) is a private college exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).  They...

Form 990-T: Charitable Contributions deduction

Issue For schools who file Form 990-T for UBIT activities, charitable contribution planning can make sense. Situation Marathon Bible College (MBC) is a public charity and a school under I.R.C. sections 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). This year, for the first time, MBC...

Conferences: Conventions and Trade Shows?

Issue Some colleges may host “conferences” with registration fees and exhibitor income.  Is this UBIT? Situation Denali Christian College (DCC) is a private college exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).  They are required...

Minister’s Housing Allowances

Issue The IRS looks for “assignment letters” when non-churches engage in the MHA process. Situation Marathon Bible College (MBC) is a public charity and a school under I.R.C. sections 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). MBC is not an integrated auxiliary nor an affiliate...