Received: from mailer6.service.govdelivery.com ([208.42.190.166]:57847) by stodi.digitalkingdom.org with esmtp (Exim 4.76) (envelope-from ) id 1TBSRj-0003wa-7C for secretary@lojban.org; Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:32:29 -0700 Received: from service.govdelivery.com ([10.10.22.227]) by mailer6.service.govdelivery.com (-); Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:32:08 -0500 X-VirtualServer: Default, mailer6.service.govdelivery.com, 10.10.22.166 X-VirtualServerGroup: Default X-MailingID: 17153926::20120911.10405111::1001::MDB-PRD-BUL-20120911.10405111::secretary@lojban.org::125101 X-SMHeaderMap: mid="X-MailingID" X-Destination-ID: secretary@lojban.org X-SMFBL: c2VjcmV0YXJ5QGxvamJhbi5vcmc= Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_299_72B0_51EBE6E7.0F02DA41" x-subscriber: rAbWeDFG5+gJOD/umQ5uzVNM3kIdTDaV X-AccountCode: USIRS Errors-To: info99@service.govdelivery.com Reply-To: Exempt Organization Update MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: <1347376931410.815402.108117206.bulletin.irs@service.govdelivery.com> Subject: [Exempt Organizations Update - e-News for Charities and Nonprofits] Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:31:53 -0500 To: secretary@lojban.org From: Exempt Organization Update X-Spam-Score: 0.0 (/) X-Spam_score: 0.0 X-Spam_score_int: 0 X-Spam_bar: / ------=_NextPart_299_72B0_51EBE6E7.0F02DA41 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable [ http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USIRS-52107c?reqfrom=3Dshar= e ] IRS.gov Banner=20 EO Update: e-News for Charities and Non-Profits September 11, 2012=20 =20 Useful Links: IRS.gov [ http://www.irs.gov/ ] Charities and Nonprofits=20 Homepage [ http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html ] EO FAQs [ http://www.irs.gov/charities/content/0,,id=3D96986,00.html ] EO Forms and Publications [ http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=3D= 96774,00.html ] EO Newsletter [ http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=3D135307,00.ht= ml ] Life Cycle [ http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=3D1364= 59,00.html ] ________________________________________________________________________ Upcoming Events: EO Calendar of Events [ http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=3D9608= 3,00.html ] ________________________________________________________________________ IRS Resources Compliance & Enforcement [ http://www.irs.gov/compliance/index.html ] Contact My Local Office [ http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html ] e-file [ http://www.irs.gov/efile/index.html ] Forms & Pubs [ http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html ] Frequently Asked Questions [ http://www.irs.gov/faqs/index.html ] News [ http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/index.html ] Taxpayer Advocacy [ http://www.irs.gov/advocate/index.html ] Where to File [ http://www.irs.gov/file/index.html ] ________________________________________________________________________ =20 Issue Number:=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A02012-15 Inside This Issue * How to find information on the new IRS.gov [ #First ]=20 * Disaster relief through charitable organizations [ #Second ]=20 * Free Tax Exempt Bonds webinar - Sept. 18 [ #Third ]=20 * Register for upcoming workshops for small and medium-sized charities = in Pennsylvania and Washington [ #Fourth ]=20 ________________________________________________________________________ *=C2=A0=C2=A01.=C2=A0=C2=A0*How to find information on the new IRS.gov** = ________________________________________________________________________ As you may have noticed, the IRS has made extensive changes to the look a= nd functionality of the IRS.gov website.=C2=A0 These changes aim to impro= ve online services for all stakeholders with the best content and Web exp= erience that the IRS can offer. The new navigation is one of the most significant changes users will see = on IRS.gov.=C2=A0 While the home page looks similar, there are new colors= , new headings and a completely new way to navigate the site.=C2=A0 To ma= intain a measure of continuity between the old and new, you=E2=80=99ll fi= nd a menu list in the upper right-hand corner called =E2=80=9CInformation= for...=E2=80=9D that incorporates virtually all content from the old sit= e under familiar headings such as =E2=80=9CCharities and Non-Profits,=E2=80= =9D Government Entities,=E2=80=9D =E2=80=9CRetirement Plans=E2=80=9D and = =E2=80=9CTax Exempt Bonds.=E2=80=9D Alternately, you can always use the w= eb address www.irs.gov/charities [ http://www.irs.gov/charities ] typed d= irectly into your browser=E2=80=99s address window to access the page. If you bookmarked pages in the old website, check the redesigned site and= update your bookmarks and favorites.=C2=A0 A new feature on every page g= ives you the option of clicking a heart graphic to save the page as a boo= kmark. Back to Top [ #Fifteenth ] ________________________________________________________________________ *=C2=A0=C2=A02.=C2=A0=C2=A0Disaster relief through charitable organizatio= ns* _____________________________________________________________________= ___ Because of the damage caused by Hurricane Isaac, the President has declar= ed parts of Louisiana and Mississippi disaster areas [ http://www.irs.gov= /uac/IRS-Provides-Tax-Relief-to-Victims-of-Hurricane-Isaac-Return-filing-= and-Tax-Payment-Deadline-Extended-to-Jan-11-2013 ].=C2=A0* *When a disaster like this strikes, many people want to help the victims = through donations and even starting new charities. IRS.gov explains how people and organizations can partner with an existin= g charity or start a new charity to provide disaster relief assistance. *Sign Up for September 20 Disaster Relief Webinar NOW* *The IRS Exempt Organizations office will replay its hour-long webinar, "= Starting and Operating Charities for Disaster Relief, "on Thursday, Septe= mber 20.* *The webinar explains the basic requirements for starting a tax-exempt ch= arity and the ways new and existing organizations can properly provide di= saster relief under federal tax rules.=C2=A0* *Register on-line by clicking here [ http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/8= 9315/reg.asp?id=3D89315 ].=C2=A0 You will receive a confirumation e-mail = with a link to place it on your calendar.=C2=A0* Those who want to make donations can confirm=C2=A0that a charity is eligi= ble to receive tax-deductible contributions by using the EO Select Check = [ http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Exempt-Organizations-Select-= Check ] search function on IRS.gov. Some organizations, such as churches = or governments, may be qualified to receive deductible contributions even= though they are not listed on IRS.gov. IRS Publication 526, "Charitable Contributions [ http://www.irs.gov/pub/i= rs-pdf/p526.pdf ]", provides information on making contributions to chari= ties. Publication 3833, "Disaster Relief: Providing Assistance through Ch= aritable Organizations [ http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3833.pdf ]", exp= lains how the public can use charitable organizations to help victims of = disasters, and how new organizations can obtain tax-exempt status. When an area is a federally or presidentially declared disaster area, spe= cial tax law provisions may provide relief from certain time-sensitive re= quirements, including certain notice, filing, and election requirements.=C2= =A0 For a list of tax deadlines postponed by Presidential Disaster Declar= ations pursuant to Revenue Procedure 2007-56, 2007-34 I.R.B. 388 (August = 20, 2007), see section 10 [ http://www.irs.gov/irb/2007-34_IRB/ar13.html#= d0e2064 ] of the revenue procedure.=C2=A0 Declared disaster areas are lis= ted on the disaster relief page [ http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Relief-in-Di= saster-Situations ] of IRS.gov. Back to Top [ #Fifteenth ] ________________________________________________________________________ *=C2=A0=C2=A03.=C2=A0=C2=A0*Free Tax Exempt Bonds webinar - Sept. 18** __= ______________________________________________________________________ The IRS office of Tax Exempt Bonds invites you to register for a free web= inar [ http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/88772/reg.asp?id=3D88772 ] on T= uesday, September 18, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. *Topic: *Tax Exempt Bonds and Tax Credit Bonds =E2=80=93 Planning to Avoi= d Unintended Consequences Learn about: * How to plan for the impact of an issuer=E2=80=99s or a conduit borrow= er=E2=80=99s post-issuance actions on the status of their tax-advantaged = bonds=20 * What is a reissuance of tax-advantaged bonds?=20 * Why reissuance matters, how it happens, and what triggers it=20 * What should an issuer or conduit borrower consider before disposing o= f bond-financed assets?=20 * When bond-financed assets are sold, what Treasury Regulation remedial= provisions are available to preserve the bonds=E2=80=99 federal tax subs= idy?=20 * Our voluntary closing agreement program, commonly known as VCAP, its = purpose, availability and general standards=20 Earn Continuing Education credit * Enrolled agents receive one CE credit for participating for a minimum= of 50 minutes from the start of the webinar.=20 * Other tax professionals may receive credit if the webinar meets your = organization=E2=80=99s or state=E2=80=99s continuing professional educati= on requirements.=20 * To receive credit, you must attend the presentation on September 18. = Register for the webinar using your e-mail address, and use the same e-ma= il address to log in to attend. This will confirm your attendance and gen= erate your Certificate of Completion.=20 * Only September 18, 2012 participants will receive certificates. If yo= u do not need a certificate to obtain credit, you may choose to view the = archived version of the webinar.=20 * Look for your Certificate of Completion by e-mail approximately one w= eek after the webinar. If you have met all requirements, you will receive= your certificate automatically.=20 Back to Top [ #Fifteenth ] ________________________________________________________________________ *=C2=A0=C2=A04.=C2=A0=C2=A0*Register for upcoming workshops for small and= medium-sized charities in Pennsylvania and Washington** ________________= ________________________________________________________ Take a moment to register for our upcoming workshops for small and medium= -sized 501(c)(3) organizations in Pennsylvania and Washington.=C2=A0 Each= one-day workshop, presented by experienced Exempt Organizations speciali= sts, will explain what 501(c)(3) organizations must do to keep their tax-= exempt status and comply with tax obligations. All full-day workshops are approved by the IRS for six continuing educati= on credits for Enrolled Agents and Registered Tax Return Preparers. This popular introductory workshop is especially designed for administrat= ors or volunteers who are responsible for an organization's tax complianc= e as well as tax professionals who work with the organizations. Registration [ http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Upcoming-Worksh= ops-for-Small-and-Medium-Sized-501(c)(3)-Organizations ] is now available= for the following workshop dates and locations: * Sept. 12 =E2=80=93 Seattle, WA=20 Hosted by the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy at the= University of Washington=20 * Sept. 13 =E2=80=93 Philadelphia, PA Hosted by the Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University=20 * Sept. 14 =E2=80=93 Spokane, WA=20 Hosted by the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy at the= University of Washington=20 Back to Top [ #Fifteenth ] =C2=A0=20 ________________________________________________________________________ If you have a technical or procedural question relating to Exempt Organiz= ations, visit the Charities and Nonprofits [ http://www.irs.gov/eo ] home= page on the IRS.gov Web site. If you have a specific question about exempt organizations, call *EO Cust= omer Account Services at 1-877-829-5500*. 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Inside This Issue=

  1. How to find information on the new IRS.gov
  2. Disaster relief through charitable organizations<= /a>
  3. Free Tax Exempt Bonds webinar - Sept. 18
    4. =
  4. Register for upcoming workshops for small and med= ium-sized charities in Pennsylvania and Washington

  1.  How to find i= nformation on the new IRS.gov=20

As you may have noticed, the IRS has made extensive changes to the loo= k and functionality of the IRS.gov website.  These changes aim to im= prove online services for all stakeholders with the best content and Web = experience that the IRS can offer.

The new navigation is one of the most significant changes users will s= ee on IRS.gov.  While the home page looks similar, there are new col= ors, new headings and a completely new way to navigate the site.  To= maintain a measure of continuity between the old and new, you’ll f= ind a menu list in the upper right-hand corner called “Information = for...” that incorporates virtually all content from the old site u= nder familiar headings such as “Charities and Non-Profits,” G= overnment Entities,” “Retirement Plans” and “Tax = Exempt Bonds.” Alternately, you can always use the web address www= .irs.gov/charities typed directly into your browser’s address w= indow to access the page.

If you bookmarked pages in the old website, check the redesigned site = and update your bookmarks and favorites.  A new feature on every pag= e gives you the option of clicking a heart graphic to save the page as a = bookmark.

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  2.  Disaster relief thro= ugh charitable organizations=20

Because of the damage caused by Hurricane Isaac, the President has dec= lared parts of Louisiana and Mississippi disaster areas. 

When a disaster like this strikes, many people want to help the vic= tims through donations and even starting new charities.

IRS.go= v explains how people and organizations can partner with an existing char= ity or start a new charity to provide disaster relief assistance.

Sign Up for September 20 Disaste= r Relief Webinar NOW

The IRS Exempt Organizations office will replay its hour-long = webinar, Starting and Operating Charities for Disaster Relief, o= n Thursday, September 20.

The webinar explains the basic requirements for starting a tax= -exempt charity and the ways new and existing organizations can properly = provide disaster relief under federal tax rules. 

Register on-line by clicking here.  You will receive a confirumation e-mail wi= th a link to place it on your calendar. 

Those who want to make donations can confirm that a charity is el= igible to receive tax-deductible contributions by using the EO Select Check= search function on IRS.gov. Some organizations, such as churches or = governments, may be qualified to receive deductible contributions even th= ough they are not listed on IRS.gov.

IRS Publication 526, = Charitable Contributions, provides= information on making contributions to charities. Publication 3833, = Disaster Relief: Providing Assistance thro= ugh Charitable Organizations, explains how the public can use ch= aritable organizations to help victims of disasters, and how new organiza= tions can obtain tax-exempt status.

When an area is a federall= y or presidentially declared disaster area, special tax law provisions ma= y provide relief from certain time-sensitive requirements, including cert= ain notice, filing, and election requirements.  For a list of tax de= adlines postponed by Presidential Disaster Declarations pursuant to Reven= ue Procedure 2007-56, 2007-34 I.R.B. 388 (August 20, 2007), see section 10 of the revenue procedure.=   Declared disaster areas are listed on the disaster relief page of IRS.gov.

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  3.  Free Tax Exem= pt Bonds webinar - Sept. 18=20

The IRS office of Tax Exempt Bonds invites you to register for a free webinar on Tuesday, S= eptember 18, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Topic: Tax Exempt Bonds and Tax Credit Bonds – Planning to Avoid Uninten= ded Consequences

Learn about:

  • How to plan for the impact of an issuer’s or a conduit borrower= ’s post-issuance actions on the status of their tax-advantaged bond= s
  • What is a reissuance of tax-advantaged bonds?
  • Why reissuance matters, how it happens, and what triggers it
  • What should an issuer or conduit borrower consider before disposing o= f bond-financed assets?
  • When bond-financed assets are sold, what Treasury Regulation remedial= provisions are available to preserve the bonds’ federal tax subsid= y?
  • Our voluntary closing agreement program, commonly known as VCAP, its = purpose, availability and general standards

Earn Continuing Education credit

  • Enrolled agents receive one CE credit for participating for a minimum= of 50 minutes from the start of the webinar.
  • Other tax professionals may receive credit if the webinar meets your = organization’s or state’s continuing professional education r= equirements.
  • To receive credit, you must attend the presentation on September 18. = Register for the webinar using your e-mail address, and use the same e-ma= il address to log in to attend. This will confirm your attendance and gen= erate your Certificate of Completion.
  • Only September 18, 2012 participants will receive certificates. If yo= u do not need a certificate to obtain credit, you may choose to view the = archived version of the webinar.
  • Look for your Certificate of Completion by e-mail approximately one w= eek after the webinar. If you have met all requirements, you will receive= your certificate automatically.

Back to Top

  4.  Register for= upcoming workshops for small and medium-sized charities in Pennsylvania = and Washington=20

Take a moment to register for our upcoming workshops for small and med= ium-sized 501(c)(3) organizations in Pennsylvania and Washington.  E= ach one-day workshop, presented by experienced Exempt Organizations speci= alists, will explain what 501(c)(3) organizations must do to keep their t= ax-exempt status and comply with tax obligations.

All full-day= workshops are approved by the IRS for six continuing education credits f= or Enrolled Agents and Registered Tax Return Preparers.

This p= opular introductory workshop is especially designed for administrators or= volunteers who are responsible for an organization's tax compliance as w= ell as tax professionals who work with the organizations.

Registration is now available for the f= ollowing workshop dates and locations:

  • Sept. 12 – Seattle, WA
    Hosted by the Nancy Bell Evans Cen= ter on Nonprofits & Philanthropy at the University of Washington
    • =
  • Sept. 13 – Philadelphia, PA
    Hosted by the Nonprofit Center= at LaSalle University
  • Sept. 14 – Spokane, WA
    Hosted by the Nancy Bell Evans Cen= ter on Nonprofits & Philanthropy at the University of Washington
    • =

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