Our TEO Group is known regionally as the Northwest's leading firm in representing nonprofit organizations, and nationally for our sophisticated federal tax experience and our knowledge of cutting edge Internet issues for exempt organizations. But as a full-service law firm with over 400 attorneys across the nation, we have the resources and in-depth knowledge that allows us to respond to all the issues affecting exempt organizations, regardless of the venue. Our services include:

Formation and qualification of new tax-exempt organizations

Joint ventures with for-profits

Legal audits for compliance with intermediate sanctions/private inurement laws

Creation and operation of for-profit subsidiaries

Unrelated business income tax planning

Legal audits of IRS Form 990 and public disclosure compliance

Private foundation compliance

Charitable giving and bargain sales

Conversions to and from tax-exempt status

Strategies for advocacy and lobbying

Executive and incentive compensation options

Supporting organization structures

International giving and grantmaking

Tax-exempt bond financing

Internet issues

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