More on “Boycott Countries” Reporting

Issue A few months ago we talked about Form 5713 and reporting “operations” in countries that the U.S. Government has deemed to be “boycott countries.” It can be somewhat difficult to find the current list. Situation Denali Christian College (DCC) is a public charity...

Constructing and Adopting Joint Venture Policies

Issue Last week, we looked at the “Governance Section” (Part VI) of Form 990 which has two questions (16a, 16b) regarding whether an institution invests in, contributes assets to, or participates in a “joint venture”.  What might a “joint venture policy” look like?...

Joint Ventures?

  Issue The “Governance Section” of Form 990 has several questions regarding policies.  Form 990, Part VI, Lines 16a and 16b ask about whether an institution invests in, contributes assets to, or participates in a “joint venture” and whether or not you have a...

Determining Your “Tax Home”

Issue When an employee is in the process of moving from one state to another and the move “straddles” a calendar year, how do you determine which state they were a resident of? Situation Saltwater Christian College (SCC) is a public charity and a school under I.R.C....

Beware of Email “W-2 Phishing”

Issue More and more, cybercriminals are attempting to “scam” employers – including private colleges and universities – in an attempt to facilitate various “flavors” of on-line crime. The IRS has issued information to help you to not stumble into these scams. Situation...

Form 1042-S Potential Errors

Issue As the March 15th deadline for filing Form 1042 and Forms 1042-S approaches, the IRS has released Fact Sheet 2017-3 with reminders for non-U.S. Citizen taxpayers (such as international students) and withholding agents (this may be you) of their obligations with...