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HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp, hosts a podcast, The Dollars ans Sense Show, part of the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network. Carol devotes several episodes to issues that homeschool leaders face in running their organizations.

Recruiting Volunteers

  Does your homeschool group have a hard time finding volunteers? Many groups struggle with getting people to help out. Homeschool leader Michele Gross shares some great tips for recruiting volunteers with host Carol Topp. Michele has been a homeschool…

ABC Test for Independent Contractors

  Is your homeschool teacher an employee or Independent Contractor? In 2018 California Supreme Court tried to make that questions easier to answer with a simpler 3 part test: The ABC Test for Independent Contractor status. Can You Pass The…

Form 1099-MISC is due Jan 31!

Did you know there are some tax forms to file before April 15? There are if you are a homeschool business owner or homeschool nonprofit that paid anyone more than $600 in a calendar year. I’m talking about the IRS…

Tips for a New Homeschool Group Treasurer

  Amanda’s been secretary of her homeschool group, Heartland Homeschool Association in southeast Missouri. But she agreed to a new role as treasurer. In this short podcast episode (12 minutes)  Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, and Amanda will discuss: Keeping a…

What Should a Homeschool Group Secretary be Doing?

  Homeschool leader Amanda Shafer is a woman of many talents. After first serving as her board secretary, she is now switching to serving as their treasurer! In this short podcast episode (12 minutes)  Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, and Amanda…

Is it illegal to NOT be a homeschool nonprofit?

  Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA was recently asked if a homeschool co-op had to be a nonprofit? In this short podcast episode (9 minutes)  Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, explains: What two things it takes to be a nonprofit The difference…

Changes in Why People Homeschool

Homeschool leader Melissa Robb has noticed that the reason people homeschool has changed.  Do you notice a difference in your area, too? In this short podcast episode (11 minutes)  Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, interviews homeschool leader Melissa Robb from Rhode Island.…

Hosting an Introduction to Homeschooling Event

  Homeschool leader Melissa Robb doesn’t just care about her group’s members, she also helps the public by leading introduction to homeschooling sessions! This is a terrific idea that I wish every homeschool group did. In this short podcast episode…