Soliciting Charitable Contributions in Washington State: New Legislation Changes the Rules
[July 2007]

By Jeanette Lodwig

Washington State, like most states, regulates organizations that solicit funds from the public within the state for use for charitable purposes. Most organizations are required to register with the Secretary of State’s office before soliciting funds, and must file reports regarding their solicitation activities.

IRS Tries Again: More Guidance Regarding Health Information Technology Cost-Sharing Arrangements [July 2007]

By Susan Schalla and LaVerne Woods

In an effort to allay concerns regarding its position on health information technology (HIT) cost-sharing arrangements between tax-exempt hospitals and medical staff physicians, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a series of six questions and answers (Q&As). The Q&As are available on the IRS website.

Redesigned Reporting Form for Tax-Exempt Organizations: IRS Releases Draft Form 990 [June 2007]

By Monica Gianni

On June 14, 2007, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released for public comment a redesigned draft Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, the annual return required to be filed by tax-exempt organizations. The IRS plans to have the form ready for 2008 returns filed in 2009. The draft is a significant redesign of the form, which has been changed only on a piecemeal basis since 1979 and has not kept pace with changes in the tax-exempt sector and the law.