IRS asks if homeschool groups gives scholarships
Homeschool groups should not call a fee discount a scholarship.
Should a volunteer get a W-2 for their taxable fringe benefits?
I am confused by a few statements in your book Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization. You say that a volunteer who receives tuition discounts and gift cards would have to report the income for tax purposes, but she would…
Do homeschool teachers get the Educators Expense deduction?
Can a homeschool parent take the Educators Expense deduction?
Parents pay teachers directly in a homeschool group: Is that a good practice?
I know there have been some recent changes to classification and in most cases paid teachers in a homeschool group should be classified as employees. What if parents pay the teachers directly? Is that allowed? Is it a good practice?…
Good, convenient and cheap. Your homeschool program cannot offer all three!
Shelly wants to offer a high quality, low cost homeschool program that doesn't require parents to volunteer.
Are my homeschool co-op fees tax deductible?
Are homeschool co-op fees tax deductible?
Non-profit or for-profit for a homeschool co-op?
I am planning to start a homeschool nature-based co-op, where the parents will stay on-site, and we will meet 1-2 days per week. I believe we would be a for-profit organization. Is there some reason to choose non-profit status versus…
Worker Classification Test By State
I found this helpful website that explains the test that each state in the US uses to classify workers as employees for Independent Contractors. This is important for homeschool groups that hire and pay workers, especially teachers or tutors, to…
Biden’s DOL adopts ABC test for workers. What does this mean for homeschool groups?
I subscribe to a lot of e-newsletters and a really good one is Free Church Accounting. Vicki Boatright has helpful bookkeeping advice for churches and nonprofits like homeschool groups! Her latest article is about classifying workers as employees or Independent…
Form an LLC to homeschool your own children: Good idea or not?
Hi Carol, I love your website – so much great information! Can I incorporate and form an LLC where my husband would hire me/my company to teach our children? If not, would I need to start some sort of online…