Homeschool leader, Paula, was applying for an EIN (Employer Identification Number) online, but the IRS website asked for her SSN (Social Security Number). She is reluctant to give it out. Should she be concerned? Someone (the “responsible party”) must…
Tips on starting a homeschool co-op
Maybe your homeschool group should be an LLC! Or maybe not!
How should a homeschool group handle a conflict of interest?
Should your homeschool nonprofit group let its members vote? There are many nonprofit groups that do not give their members a vote, but some do! What are the pros and cons or each arrangement? In this short podcast episode…
The US Tax Code says qualified tuition reduction is not taxable income to a teacher. Does that apply to homeschool groups?
Does your homeschool group need to protect your leaders? Sure you do, so you may consider purchasing Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance. In this short podcast episode (12 minutes) Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, will explain: What is D&O insurance?…
As more people start homeschooling for different motivations how does your group adapt?
On the I Am a Homeschool Group Leader Facebook page, a lot of discussion happened around the topic of being an inclusive group (open at all) or exclusive group (limiting membership). Several homeschool leaders contributed the reasons for their group’s…
On the Facebook group I am a Homeschool Group Leader, Lesley asks, Why is being a homeschool group leader so exhausting and thankless? Here are some replies from other homeschool group leaders (my emphasis added). Jennifer: Because those you are…