Starting a Homeschool Group
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Recent Blog Posts
New Facebook Group for homeschool group leaders just starting
I’m so pleased that some of the members of I am a Homeschool Group Leader have launched a new Facebook group for people just starting or thinking about starting a homeschool group. Secrets to a Thriving Homeschool Group This group is really needed. The I am a Homeschool Group Leader group is for established nonprofit…
Advice about Homeschool Hybrid Programs
Hybrid homeschool programs seem like a dream come true to a busy mom, but these programs—a mix of homeschooling and classroom instruction—come with challenges. Here’s an excerpt form an article I wrote “Homeschool Hybrid Programs: How to Use Them Successfully.” For the full length article visit: https://www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com/thehomeschoolmagazine/2018×4/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=36#pg39 Suzy is a mother of three preschoolers. She…
HomeschoolCPA had to check out , but there is still help for homeschool leaders!
It’s been about 5 months since I last posted a blog post! It’s been a busy 5 months. My mother entered hospice care in March 2023 due to congestive heart failure. She was well cared for by hospice and we thought she had many months ahead of her, but unfortunately she passed away on July…
Can I homeschool other children full time?
I own a daycare business here in Ohio. I am thinking about switching to offering homeschool services to a few families. Ohio law does not have anything stating that someone who isn’t the parent, can not homeschool so I am assuming that it is legal. I just want to know how do you determine the…
Homeschool Group FAQ
There are many reasons why homeschool groups form and operate as nonprofit organizations rather than businesses.
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Tiny groups are more informal, some don’t collect any money and most don’t have a formal board like a typical nonprofit homeschool group. Learn More
In this short podcast episode (12 minutes) Carol Topp, CPA explains the benefits of forming your homeschool group as a nonprofit corporation and why a leader would want limited liability protection. Listen to the Podcast
You might be surprised at how simple it is to form a nonprofit organization. Here’s what it takes
Your homeschool group may be able to “self-declare” 501c tax exempt status and not officially apply. Here’s what to do
The IRS Form 990-N is a simple, online form that all nonprofit tax exempt organizations with annual gross revenues of less than $50,000 must file every year. Read Instructions
Some homeschool groups look a lot like schools. They offer a full curriculum, there are teachers teaching classes, they rent space to conduct the classes, etc. But are they “schools?” See Answer
Churches may be at risk for having their property tax exemption affected if they host a business. Read the FAQ
I state pretty clearly in my book Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization that teachers in a homeschool program should be treated as employees not Independent Contractors.
Here’s why. Read Full Article
