A homeschool group in MO is applying for 501c3 tax exempt status and had a question. Hello Carol I am working with Crossroads Christian Connection in MO. We need to complete our 1023 (Note: He means IRS Form 1023 Application…
I started my website HomeschoolCPA to help homeschool organizations, but sometimes the lines between a family homeschool and a homeschool organization get a little fuzzy. Here’s one example of the new and creative ways the people are homeschooling today.…
Conflict-it happens in any group of people and homeschool groups are no exception! Maybe it’s worse in a homeschool group because homeschool parents are typically independent-minded, confident people. Its a wonder we get along with each other at all! Peacemaker…
I mentioned in a previous post that three booster clubs in KY were being fined by the IRS for their fund raising practices. The issue was that the booster club was giving parents credit for their fund raising efforts. The…
Homeschool co-ops can be a great addition to your homeschool efforts. But too much of even a good thing can become overwhelming. Joanie over at Missouri Homeschool Daily Log blog has some excellent advice about benefiting from the advantages that…
The IRS is playing Santa Claus this Christmas! No, the IRS is not giving out presents this Christmas, but they are like Santa Claus and “making a list, checking it twice, gonna find out who’s naughty and nice…” and they…
A support group leader in Alaska asks about Director and Officer (D&O) insurance. Dear Carol, I got to your website from an Old Schoolhouse article about insurance. (Read it here) We are a support group in Alaska and we serve…
I was the guest blogger over at The Homeschool Classroom today. My post on “Seven Vital Tools for Every Homeschool Leader” covers the basic tools that every homeschool leader needs such as: A mission statement A policy manual A board…