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# HomeschoolCPA.com

Helping homeschool leaders with legal and tax compliance

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://homeschoolcpa.com/blog/) - Blog for homeschool leaders from HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp
- [Is it better to separate our group and co-op financially?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-a-co-op-be-a-separate-organization/) - There might be advantages to staying as one group. It could be self-sustaining financially, but still part of your association.
- [Parents pay teachers directly in a homeschool group: Is that a good practice?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/parents-pay-teachers-directly-in-a-homeschool-group-is-that-a-good-practice/)
- [50% off Taxes for Homeschool Business Owners ebook](https://homeschoolcpa.com/50-off-taxes-for-homeschool-business-owners-ebook/)
- [Embezzlement: Could It Happen in Your Homeschool Group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/embezzlement-could-it-happen-in-your-group/) - How a homeschool organization can prevent embezzlement
- [Can homeschool teachers be allowed to keep extra money as a donation?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-homeschool-teachers-be-allowed-to-keep-extra-money-as-a-donation/) - A homeschool co-op lets their teachers keep unspent class fees. Is this legal?
- [Can a homeschool group pay a volunteer?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-group-pay-a-volunteer/) - Your homeschool organization can pay a volunteer, but the pay must be reported to the IRS.
- [How can I thank my volunteers in my Homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-can-i-thank-my-volunteers/) - Ways to thank your volunteers that are tax-free.
- [Background checks for homeschool organizations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/background-checks-for-homeschool-organizations/) - Companies that do background checks for homeschool organizations
- [Why Do Volunteers Quit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/why-do-volunteers-quit/) - Beth Mora offers tips on understanding why volunteers quit your homeschool group
- [Volunteer board members are not held liable](https://homeschoolcpa.com/volunteer-board-members-are-not-held-liable/)
- [What's a Good Way to Handle Conflicts in a Homeschool Group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/handle-conflicts-in-homeschool-group/) - Homeschool leader Anjoli Gallo shares insight into dealing with conflict.
- [Can a homeschool athletic booster club be a 501c3?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-athletic-booster-club-be-a-501c3/) - A parent asks if a homeschool booster club for sports can become a 501c3 organization.
- [Starting a homeschool program to help disadvantaged children](https://homeschoolcpa.com/starting-a-homeschool-program-to-help-disadvantaged-children/) - A teacher is wanting to start a program to help students with learning disabilities or medical conditions.
- [Can a co-op refund fees to members?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-co-op-refund-fees-to-members/) - A homeschool co-op leader asks about returning supply fees charged to members.
- [Are teachers in a Homeschool Co-op independent contractors or employees?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/update-on-teachers-as-independent-contractors/) - The IRS determined that a teacher in a homeschool program should be reclassified as an employee.
- [Manage a checking account properly for your homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/checking-accounts-and-eins-for-homeschool-groups/) - A homeschool leader is told she needs a tax ID number to open a checking account.
- [Is your homeschool group's hired teacher really an employee?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-your-homeschool-co-ops-hired-teacher-really-an-employee/) - A homeschool group faced an unpleasant audit by the IRS for misclassifying their co-op teachers as independent contractors.
- [The Disadvantages of Homeschool Co-ops (video)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-disadvantages-of-homeschool-co-ops-video/) - Video clip on The Disadvantages of Homeschool Co-ops from Homeschool Co-ops Are Like Marriage: Know What You're Getting Into given at Convention in 2014.
- [Can a non-parent homeschool your children? Is that legal?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschooling-other-peoples-children-is-it-legal/)
- [Have we hit the $5,000 mark for gross receipts limit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/have-we-hit-the-5000-mark/)
- [Is it a homeschool co-op or Mary Poppins?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-it-a-homeschool-co-op-or-mary-poppins/)
- [New homeschool group wants to avoid paying taxes](https://homeschoolcpa.com/new-homeschool-group-wants-to-avoid-paying-taxes/) - A new homeschool leader asks about filing and paying taxes for her group.
- [Banker wants original IRS letter to open a checking account](https://homeschoolcpa.com/banker-wants-irs-letter-to-open-a-checking-account-2/) - A banker asks a homeschool leader for her "IRS letter" before opening a checking account.
- [Are homeschool co-op teachers employees?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/w-2s-and-tax-filings-for-homeschool-co-op-teachers/) - Payroll forms for a homeschool co-op
- [Handouts for Fundamentals of Financial Management for Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/handouts-for-fundamentals-of-financial-management-for-homeschool-groups/)
- [Handling funds for big events in our homeschool organization](https://homeschoolcpa.com/handling-funds-for-big-events-like-a-senior-formal/)
- [Tomorrow: Financial Management virtual session for homeschool leaders (Part1).](https://homeschoolcpa.com/finanicla-management-register-today-2/)
- [Is it necessary to give my social security number to apply for an EIN?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-i-need-to-give-my-ssn-when-applying-for-an-ein/) - A homeschool leader would rather not give her SSN when applying for an EIN for her homeschool co-op.
- [There is still time to register for the Financial Management virtual sessions for homeschool leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/register-for-virtual-training/)
- [LIVE webinar on Financial Management for Homeschool Groups at no cost to you but your time!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/live-webinar-on-funding-sources-for-homeschool-groups-at-no-cost-to-you-but-your-time-2/)
- [Financial Management virtual session for homeschool leaders. Register today.](https://homeschoolcpa.com/finanicla-management-register-today/)
- [How to register a legal and DBA name](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-register-a-legal-and-dba-name/)
- [Do not use individual fund raising accounts](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-not-use-individual-fund-raising-accounts/)
- [An alternative to individual fundraising accounts](https://homeschoolcpa.com/an-alternative-to-individual-fundraising-accounts/)
- [How You Can Overcome Common Homeschool Co-op Problems](https://homeschoolcpa.com/overcome-common-co-op-problems/)
- [Is Director and Officer insurance important for our homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/director-and-office-insurance-for-homeschool-groups/)
- [Tax Exempt Status for Homeschool Co-ops (video)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-exempt-status-for-homeschool-co-ops-video/) - Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, answers questions from homeschool co-ops leaders on tax exempt status and insurance for homeschool co-ops in this presentation,
- [Nonprofit status for homeschool co-ops (video)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/nonprofit-status-for-homeschool-co-ops-video/) - Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, shares helpful information on nonprofit status for homeschool co-op in this video clip
- [How to thank a volunteer](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-thank-a-volunteer/) - Avoid cash and gift card so your volunteers don't have taxable income to report for your gift.
- [Ten Ways to Torture a Tired Leader](https://homeschoolcpa.com/ten-ways-to-torture-a-tired-leader/)
- [Advice for first year nonprofit director](https://homeschoolcpa.com/advice-for-first-year-director/)
- [Rewarding volunteers in your homeschool organization](https://homeschoolcpa.com/rewarding-volunteers-in-your-homeschool-organization/)
- [Homeschool co-op has a super volunteer. Can she be paid?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-op-has-a-super-volunteer-can-she-be-paid/) - A homeschool co-op leader wishes to pay a volunteer for her extraordinary efforts. Can a super volunteer be paid?
- [3 Tools for Running a Successful Homeschool Co-op (video)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/3-tools-for-running-a-successful-homeschool-co-op-video/) - Homeschool CPA, Carol Topp, shares 3 tools you'll need in starting or running a homeschool co-op.
- [Homeschool CPA's most important blog posts](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschoolcpas-most-important-blog-posts/)
- [How to solve problems by team teaching in a homeschool  co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/ever-tried-team-teaching-in-your-co-op/) - #
- [3 Important Things to Remember About Homeschool Co-ops (video)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/3-important-things-to-remember-about-homeschool-co-ops-video-2/) - 3 important things to remember about homeschool co-ops (video) from Homeschool Co-ops Are Like Marriage: Know What You're Getting Into.
- [Tips for starting a homeschool co-op (video)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tips-for-starting-a-homeschool-co-op-video/) - Ever thought about starting a homeschool co-ops? Here's a video clip from my presentation of Homeschool Co-ops Are Like Marriage: Know What You're Getting Into!
- [5 advantages of homeschool        co-ops](https://homeschoolcpa.com/5-advantages-of-homeschool-co-ops/) - Video clip on 5 Advantages of Homeschool Co-ops from Homeschool Co-ops Are Like Marriage: Know What You're Getting Into given at Convention in 2014.
- [How long do I need to keep these homeschool group records?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-long-do-i-need-to-keep-these-homeschool-group-records/)
- [Are you burned out? Know the symptoms.](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-you-burned-out-know-the-symptoms/)
- [IRS concerns: what happens if you compensate homeschool board members?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-you-compensate-board-members/)
- [Homeschool co-ops and copyright laws](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-ops-and-copyright-laws/)
- [When there is a change of leadership in a homeschool co-op, do we need a new EIN for new officers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/new-ein-for-new-officers/)
- [How do I set up a new homeschool co-op with the right structure and tax forms?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-business-structure-and-tax-forms-are-needed-for-a-new-homeschool-co-op/)
- [Is a homeschool support group automatically tax exempt?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-homeschool-support-groups-automatically-tax-exempt/) - Most homeschool support groups can be considered 501(c)(7) Social Clubs. Why is that important?
- [Does your homeschool group need insurance on your officers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-you-need-insurance-on-your-officers/)
- [LIVE webinar on Finances for Homeschool Groups at no cost to you but your time!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/herzog-virtual-training/)
- [What amount would be good to keep in savings to keep our homeschool co-op running?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-much-to-keep-in-cash-reserves/)
- [Using PayPal For Payments In A Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/club-using-personal-paypal-account/) - The ideal way to operate is to set up a PayPal account for the Association/Homeschool Group and not run anything through your personal PayPal account.
- [Reduced price on Board Training Video Set](https://homeschoolcpa.com/reduced-price-on-board-training-video-set/)
- [Board members  and officers explained visually](https://homeschoolcpa.com/board-members-and-officers-explained-visually/)
- [Homeschool Board Training videos](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-board-training-videos/)
- [Should a Homeschool Nonprofit Let Members Vote?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-nonprofit-let-members-vote/) - 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?
- [Practical helps for leaders from HSLDA](https://homeschoolcpa.com/practical-helps-for-leaders-from-hslda/)
- [IRS makes it easier to convert to a nonprofit corporation](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-makes-it-easier-to-convert-to-a-nonprofit-corporation-3/)
- [Financial guidelines for large and small homeschool events](https://homeschoolcpa.com/financial-guidelines-for-large-and-small-homeschool-co-op-events/)
- [Can a nonprofit save up funds and apply for tax exempt status later?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-nonprofit-save-and-apply-for-tax-exempt-status-later/)
- [EINs and individual information](https://homeschoolcpa.com/eins-and-individual-information/)
- [Fundraisers for Classical Conversations communities](https://homeschoolcpa.com/fundraisers-for-cc-communities/)
- [Volunteer or donate plan in a homeschool co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/volunteer-or-donate-plan-in-a-homeschool-co-op/)
- [Is our fundraising "Give or Get" goal OK?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-our-fundraising-give-or-get-goal-ok/)
- [What is the most intimidating thing about launching a homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-is-the-most-intimidating-thing-about-launching-a-homeschool-group/)
- [Do homeschool groups have to file this new FinCEN report?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-homeschool-groups-have-to-file-this-new-fincen-report/)
- [Handout for Money Management and Reporting workshop](https://homeschoolcpa.com/handout-for-money-management-and-reporting-workshop/)
- [The differences in cost of starting a microschool or homeschool co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-differences-in-cost-of-starting-a-microschool-or-homeschool-co-op/)
- [IRS delayed implementing lower threshold for Form 1099-Ks again!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-delayed-implementing-lower-threshold-for-form-1099-ks-again/)
- [Non-profit or for-profit for a homeschool co-op?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/non-profit-or-for-profit-for-a-homeschool-co-op/)
- [New Facebook Group for homeschool group leaders just starting](https://homeschoolcpa.com/new-facebook-group-for-homeschool-group-leaders-just-starting/)
- [Advice about Homeschool Hybrid Programs](https://homeschoolcpa.com/advice-about-homeschool-hybrid-programs/)
- [HomeschoolCPA had to check out , but there is still help for homeschool leaders!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschoolcpa-had-to-check-out-but-there-is-still-help-for-homeschool-leaders/)
- [Are Classical Conversations tutors employees or independent contractors?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-classical-conversations-tutors-employees-or-independent-contractors/) - The question of whether CC tutors are independent contractors or employees is not cut and dried but HomeschoolCPA can help.
- [Independent contractors and W-9 form](https://homeschoolcpa.com/independent-contractors-and-w-9-form/) - IRS Form w-9 should be collected from every independent contractor paid by your homeschool organization
- [Things to Know Before You Sign an Independent Contractor Agreement](https://homeschoolcpa.com/things-to-know-before-you-sign-an-independent-contractor-agreement/) - Here's a great list of things to consider including in your IC agreements.
- [Avoid controlling your independent contractor](https://homeschoolcpa.com/avoid-controlling-your-independent-contractor/) - How much you can control an independent contractor is a very difficult question to answer
- [Can a homeschool co-op have independent contractors and follow the IRS guidelines?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-co-op-have-independent-contractors-and-follow-the-irs-guidelines/)
- [ABC Test for Independent Contractors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/abc-test-for-independent-contractors/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders about taxes for homeschool business owners.
- [California's new ABC test for Independent Contractors. How will it affect homeschool groups?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/californias-new-abc-test-for-independent-contractors-how-will-it-affect-homeschool-groups/)
- [Is My Homeschool Co-op Teacher an Employee or Independent Contractor?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-my-homeschool-co-op-teacher-an-employee-or-independent-contractor/) - A podcast episode that explains the difference and why it matters how you classify your homeschool group's workers.
- [Is there a penalty for misclassifying my homeschool group's workers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-there-a-penalty-for-misclassifying-my-homeschool-groups-workers/) - This podcast episode explains the IRS penalties a homeschool business or organization could face for misclassifying your homeschool group's workers.
- [IRS amnesty program for employers (how to avoid penalties for paying workers as Independent Contractors)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-amnesty-program-for-employers-how-to-avoid-penalties-for-paying-workers-as-independent-contractors/) - What can you do to avoid the IRS penalties on misclassifying employees?
- [Biden's DOL adopts ABC test for workers. What does this mean for homeschool groups?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bidens-dol-adopts-abc-test-for-workers-what-does-this-mean-for-homeschool-groups/)
- [What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Worker Classification](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-homeschool-leaders-dont-know-about-worker-classification/) - helping homeschool leaders understand how to classify their workers correctly as employees or independent contractors.
- [Worker Classification Test By State](https://homeschoolcpa.com/worker-classification-test-by-state/)
- [Homeschool support groups can self-declare tax exempt status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-support-groups-can-self-declare-tax-exempt-status/) - A homeschool leader asks how to find information on self declaring a homeschool support group as tax exempt.
- [Self-proclaimed tax exempt status for 501c7 Social Clubs](https://homeschoolcpa.com/self-proclaimed-tax-exempt-status-for-501c7-social-clubs/) - The IRS states that 501c7 Social clubs can self declare their tax exempt status.
- [Does bank account need to be less than $5,000 to be self declared tax exempt?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-bank-account-need-to-be-less-than-5000-to-be-self-declared-tax-exempt/) - A small homeschool group will be gifted more than $5,000 to start up.
- [Self-declared tax exempt status for 501c3 homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/self-declared-tax-exempt-status-for-501c3-homeschool-groups/) - How a homeschool group can "self declare" its tax exempt status.
- [How to self declare tax exempt status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-self-declare-tax-exempt-status-2/) - How a homeschool nonprofit can self declare tax exempt status.
- [Can I homeschool other children full time?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-i-homeschool-other-children-full-time/)
- [Pandemic Pods: Are They  Homeschool Co-ops?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/pandemic-pods-are-they-homeschool-co-ops/)
- [Homeschool leaders: You are not responsible for homeschooling other peoples' children!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-leaders-you-are-not-responsible-for-homeschooling-other-peoples-children/)
- [Advice on being a homeschool business or a nonprofit group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/advice-on-being-a-homeschool-business-or-a-nonprofit-group/)
- [Lost your tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/lost-your-tax-exept-status-i-can-help/) - If your organization has not filed any of the 990/990EZ/990N forms for three years, it is likely your tax exempt status was revoked.
- [What are "insignificant" benefits  a homeschool group can offer to volunteers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-are-insignificant-benefits-a-homeschool-group-can-offer-to-volunteers/)
- [CC Directors: Do not give yourself a 1099-MISC/1099-NEC](https://homeschoolcpa.com/cc-directors-do-not-give-yourself-a-1099-misc/) - I have spoken to several Classical Conversations (CC) Directors who tell me that they gave themselves a 1099-MISC to report what they paid themselves.
- [Are homeschool co-op tuition discounts taxable income? Probably!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-homeschool-co-op-tuition-discounts-taxable-income-probably/) - Hard working volunteers in a homeschool organization, who get a discount on tuition, could have to report and pay taxes on their "compensation."
- [Are discounts to homeschool board members taxable compensation?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-discounts-to-board-members-taxable-compensation/) - Free or reduced tuition may be taxable compensation to your board members.
- [Should a volunteer get a W-2 for their taxable fringe benefits?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-a-volunteer-get-a-w-2-for-their-taxable-fringe-benefits/)
- [Should a homeschool group have term limits?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-a-homeschool-group-have-term-limits/)
- [What is an Nonprofit Unincorporated  Association?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-is-an-nonprofit-unincorporated-association/)
- [Taxes for Classical Conversations Directors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/taxes-for-classical-conversations-directors/) - Help with taxes for Classical Conversations Directors.
- [IRS delays implementing new $600 threshold for Form 1099-Ks.](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-delays-implementing-new-600-threshold-for-form-1099-ks/)
- [Homeschool Groups: Prepare for new 1099-K reports if you use Paypal, Stripe, Venmo, etc.](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-groups-prepare-for-new-1099-k-reports-if-you-use-paypal-stripe-venmo-etc/)
- [How to prepare board members for transition](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-prepare-board-members-for-transition/)
- [Managing records and financial statements](https://homeschoolcpa.com/managing-records-and-financial-statements/)
- [The duty of compliance with the law for homeschool organizations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-duty-of-compliance-with-the-law-for-homeschool-organizations/)
- [Can we fund raise and then distribute the proceeds?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-we-fund-raise-and-then-distribute-the-proceeds/)
- [Penalties for failing to file 1099-NEC](https://homeschoolcpa.com/penalties-for-failing-to-file-1099-nec/)
- [How start up homeschool groups pay people from the very beginning?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-start-up-homeschool-groups-pay-people-from-the-very-beginning/)
- [Do you have what it takes to start a homeschool hybrid?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-start-a-homeschool-hybrid/)
- [Employee compensation in a homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/employee-compensation-in-a-homeschool-group/)
- [Finding grants for your homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/finding-grants-for-your-homeschool-group/)
- [Biden DoL changes factors used to determine Independent Contractor staus](https://homeschoolcpa.com/biden-dol-changes-factors-used-to-determine-independent-contractor-staus/)
- [IRS Form 1023-EZ may begin requiring attachments](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-form-1023-ez-may-begin-requiring-attachments/)
- [Soliciting funds, donations and fund raising](https://homeschoolcpa.com/soliciting-funds-donations-and-fund-raising/) - A homeschool leaders wishes to "solicit funds" and asks if she needs 501c3 status first.,
- [Is my homeschool group required to have a 501(c)3 tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-my-homeschool-group-required-to-have-a-501c3-tax-exempt-status/)
- [Your state wants your nonprofit to register](https://homeschoolcpa.com/your-state-wants-your-nonprofit-to-register/)
- [Paying homeschool co-op leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paying-co-op-leaders/)
- [What are the legal responsibilities of homeschool leaders?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-are-the-legal-responsibilities-of-homeschool-leaders/)
- [FAQ on Property Tax for Churches Hosting Homeschool Programs](https://homeschoolcpa.com/faq-on-property-tax-for-churches-hosting-homeschool-programs/) - Frequently asked questions about a business using a church and property tax
- [Use Quickbooks online for (almost) free](https://homeschoolcpa.com/use-quickbooks-online-for-almost-free/) - TechSoup arranges free QuickBooks online for nonprofit organizations
- [Co-ops, Support group? How to define homeschool organizations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/co-ops-support-group-how-to-define-homeschool-organizations/) - What is your homeschool group, a co-op, a support group or something else?
- [What is tax exemption and how do I get it for my homeschool group? Dollars and Sense Show #6](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-is-tax-exemption-and-how-do-i-get-it-for-my-homeschool-group-dollars-and-sense-show-6/) - Carol Topp discusses tax exemption for homeschool groups on her internet radio show Dollars and Sense, part of the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.
- [Adding a football program under your homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/qa-adding-another-program-under-your-homeschool-groups-umbrella/) - A homeschool treasurer has several questions about tax exempt status and financial oversight of adding a football program.
- [How to start an academic homeschool program](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-start-an-academic-homeschool-program/) - How start an academic homeschool program, not a co-op and not a for-profit business either.
- [Webinar: Financial Reports for Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/webinar-financial-reports-for-homeschool-groups/) - A webinar for homeschool group leaders on how to present financial reports that are clear and easy to understand
- [Webinar: Tax Preparation for Homeschool Business Owners](https://homeschoolcpa.com/webinar-tax-preparation-for-homeschool-business-owners/) - Webinar for homeschool co-op teachers, tutors, CC directors and business owners on how to prepare your 2018 tax returns.
- [Tips for Starting a Tiny Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tips-for-starting-a-tiny-homeschool-group/) - Information on starting a tiny homeschool program
- [Bank account for your family homeschool](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bank-account-for-your-family-homeschool/)
- [Do homeschool teachers get the Educators Expense deduction?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-homeschool-teachers-get-the-educators-expense-deduction/)
- [Tax return for a Classical Conversations homeschool business](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-return-for-a-classical-conversations-homeschool-business/) - A new Classical Conversations Director asks how to report her income and expenses on her tax return.
- [Converting a Homeschool Business to a Nonprofit: The Basics](https://homeschoolcpa.com/converting-a-homeschool-business-to-non-profit-basics/) - Sometimes a homeschool group started as a for-profit business desires to convert to a nonprofit organization
- [A new nonprofit corporation. Do they need to reapply for 501c3 status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/a-new-nonprofit-corporation-do-they-need-to-reapply-for-501c3-status/) - A homeschool group wants to be a nonprofit corporation. Do they need to reapply for 501c3 status?
- [Homeschool Board Duties](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-board-duties/) - Did you know the 4 main duties of homeschool board members? They are the duty of care, loyalty, management and compliance.
- [Is your homeschool organization a "mutual benefit" organization? Maybe not!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-your-homeschool-organization-a-mutual-benefit-organization-maybe-not/) - Most homeschool co-ops are public benefit organizations because they serve a public good (i.e. education of children) and are not mutual benefit organizations.
- [Should my homeschool group be a nonprofit or a for-profit business?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-my-homeschool-group-be-a-nonprofit-or-a-for-profit-business/) - A woman asks if her Classical Conversations homeschool program should be a for-profit business or a nonprofit organization.
- [Don't tell the IRS your homeschool group is a private foundation (if it's not).](https://homeschoolcpa.com/dont-tell-the-irs-your-homeschool-group-is-a-private-foundation-if-its-not/) - A homeschool group incorrectly told the IRS they are a private foundation.
- [What should a homeschool tutor do if she thinks she's misclassified?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-should-a-classical-conversations-tutor-do-if-she-thinks-shes-misclassified/) - Tips for homeschool tutors on their status as an employee or independent contractor.
- [What are the consequences of misclassifying a worker?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-are-the-consequences-of-misclassifying-a-worker/) - There are several penalties from the IRS and other agencies for misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor
- [Fine line between a homeschool co-op and running a micro school](https://homeschoolcpa.com/fine-line-betwen-a-homeschooling-group-and-running-a-private-school/) - Is shared teaching a homeschool co-op or is it a micro school?
- [Is our homeschool band director an independent contractor?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-our-homeschool-band-director-an-independent-contractor/) - Is a hired director an employee of contractor of a homeschool band?
- [Independent Contractors: Type of Relationship](https://homeschoolcpa.com/independent-contractors-type-of-relationship/) - Factors the IRS uses to distinguish between employees and independent contractors including the type of relationship between the worker and the employer.
- [Independent Contractors: Financial control](https://homeschoolcpa.com/independent-contractor-financial-control/) - Since so many homeschool organizations hire workers as Independent Contractors, it might be helpful to examine the difference between employees and independent contractors.
- [Definition of Independent Contractor: Behavior](https://homeschoolcpa.com/definition-of-independent-contractor-behavior/) - Help determining if your workers are employees or independent contractors.
- [Fiscal sponsorship: What is it and how can it work for your homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/fiscal-sponsorship-what-is-it-and-how-can-it-work-for-your-homeschool-group/) - Fiscal sponsorship is a great idea and something your homeschool group should consider.
- [Can a Classical Conversations community be a tax exempt nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-classical-conversations-community-be-a-tax-exempt-nonprofit/) - A Classical Conversations director wants nonprofit status for her Community
- [How can the IRS revoke my tax exempt status when I never applied for it?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-can-the-irs-revoke-my-tax-exempt-status-when-i-never-applied-for-it/) - A lot of small organizations have learned that their tax exempt status had been revoked and they didn’t even know about it!
- [Did your homeschool group lose its tax status? (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/did-your-homeschool-group-lose-its-tax-status-podcast/)
- [IRS reports your homeschool group needs to file every year](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-reports-your-homeschool-group-needs-to-file-every-year/) - Your homeschool group should be filing some reports every year with the IRS. Did you know that?
- [Does the EIN become the 501c3 number?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-the-ein-become-the-501c3-number/) - Do you get a new number when your nonprofit becomes a 501c3?
- [New IRS Form 1023-EZ make applying for tax exempt status easier](https://homeschoolcpa.com/new-irs-form-1023-ez-make-applying-for-tax-exempt-status-easier/) - This new IRS form will make applying for tax exempt status much easier for small nonprofits.
- [Can't we just call the IRS and get on the list to file Form 990Ns?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/cant-we-just-call-the-irs-and-get-on-the-list-to-file-form-990ns/) - Wouldn't have been nice if the IRS had made it easier to comply when you learn about the 990N?
- [Streamlined tax exempt reinstatement in pictures](https://homeschoolcpa.com/streamlined-tax-exempt-reinstatement-in-pictures/) - The IRS "streamlined" process to get tax exempt status reinstated explained in a flowchart and pictures.
- [What I learned from the IRS that can help homeschool support groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-i-learned-from-the-irs-that-can-help-homeschool-support-groups/) - Some helpful information for homeschool support groups form a recent IRS forum.
- [Compare 501(c)(3) Charity to 501(c)(7) Social Club](https://homeschoolcpa.com/compare-501c3-charity-to-501c7-social-club/)
- [More nonprofits can file the easy IRS Form 990-N](https://homeschoolcpa.com/more-nonprofits-can-file-the-easy-form-990n/)
- [IRS auditors crackdown on independent contractors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-auditors-crackdown-on-independent-contractors/)
- [Can a small homeschool group get 501c3 status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-small-group-be-an-irs-qualified-charity/)
- [End of Year Tasks for Nonprofit Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/end-of-year-tasks-for-nonprofit-homeschool-groups/)
- [Do I Give Classical Conversations a 1099-MISC?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-i-give-classical-conversations-a-1099-misc/)
- [Paying Volunteer Teachers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paying-volunteer-teachers/)
- [Can a homeschool co-op board also be paid teachers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-co-op-board-also-be-paid-teachers/)
- [Board Members Who Don’t Do Anything](https://homeschoolcpa.com/board-members-who-dont-do-anything/)
- [What is a microschool?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-is-a-microschool/)
- [What does it take to be a nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-nonprofit-2/)
- [Can excess supply fees be used to pay other expenses?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-excess-supply-fees-be-used-to-pay-other-expenses/)
- [Webinar: 501c3 Application for Homeschool Nonprofits](https://homeschoolcpa.com/501c3apppost/)
- [Apply for 501c3 Tax Exempt status on your own (this webinar will show you how!)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/501c3app-2/) - Webinar on 501c3 Tax exempt Application form homeschool nonprofits
- [What’s the Difference Between Pod Schools and Homeschools?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/whats-the-difference-between-pod-schools-and-homeschools/)
- [Do you have a concern about lawsuits related to COVID-19? (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/lawsuits-related-to-covid/)
- [Mindset for Homeschool Leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/mindset-for-homeschool-leaders/)
- [Do we have to file as a non-profit to be an official homeschool co-op?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-we-have-to-file-as-a-non-profit-to-be-an-official-homeschool-co-cp/)
- [The IRS and Cooperative Fundraising](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-irs-and-cooperative-fundraising/) - Links to an explanation of the IRS rules regarding fundraising.
- [Are fundraisers harming your chances for tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-fund-raisers-harming-your-chances-for-tax-exempt-status/)
- [Should I start a homeschool co-op with volunteers or an academy with hired teachers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-i-start-a-homeschool-co-op-with-volunteers-or-an-academy-with-hired-teachers/)
- [Serving on a nonprofit board: What is required?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/serving-on-a-nonprofit-board-what-is-required/) - What are the duties of a nonprofit board member?
- [IRS asks if homeschool groups gives scholarships](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-not-call-a-fee-discount-a-scholarship-2/) - Homeschool co-ops frequently call fee discounts "scholarships." .
- [Top 10 Tips for Homeschool Leaders: Paying Workers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/top-10-tips-for-homeschool-leaders-payingworkers/) - Tips on paying workers in a homeschool organization
- [Good, convenient and cheap. Your homeschool program cannot offer all three!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/good-easy-and-cheap-your-homeschool-program-cannot-offer-all-three/)
- [Are my homeschool co-op fees tax deductible?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-my-homeschool-co-op-fees-a-tax-deductible-donation/) - Are homeschool co-op fees tax deductible?
- [Form an LLC to homeschool your own children: Good idea or not?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/form-an-llc-to-homeschool-your-own-children-good-idea-or-not/)
- [Homeschool group has victory with the IRS!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-group-has-victory-with-the-irs/)
- [Former CC Director explains  the liability that she carried as a Director](https://homeschoolcpa.com/former-cc-director-explains-the-liability-that-she-carried-as-a-director/)
- [Maintaining your tax exempt: IRS virtual workshop](https://homeschoolcpa.com/maintaining-your-tax-exempt-irs-virtual-workshop/)
- [Liabilities that CC Directors carry](https://homeschoolcpa.com/liabilities-that-cc-directors-carry/)
- [IRS reinstates 501c3 status for homeschool music program](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-reinstates-501c3-status-for-homeschool-music-program/)
- [Political restrictions on 501c3 status. Should homeschool group not get 501c3 status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/political-restrictions-on-501c3-status-should-homeschool-group-not-get-501c3-status/)
- [Does a homeschool group need a business license?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-a-homeschool-group-need-a-business-license/)
- [My homeschool group wants to be a 508 PMA not a 501c3. Can you help?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/my-homeschool-group-wants-to-be-a-508-pma-not-a-501c3-can-you-help/)
- [Can homeschool groups benefit from being a Private Membership Association (PMA)?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-homeschool-groups-benefit-from-being-a-private-membership-association-pma/)
- [Parents paying homeschool teachers is getting cumbersome](https://homeschoolcpa.com/parents-paying-homeschool-teachers-is-getting-cumbersome/) - Can a homeschool group gather all the money and then direct it to each teacher?
- [Is a homeschool co-op teacher an independent contractor if paid by the parents?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-a-homeschool-co-op-teacher-an-independent-contractor-if-paid-by-the-parents/) - A homeschool leader wonders what to call a co-op teacher who is not hired by the co-op.
- [Better for a homeschool group to file for 501c3 or pay taxes?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/better-for-a-homeschool-group-to-file-for-501c3-or-pay-taxes/) - A homeschool leader wonders if it's cheaper to pay taxes than apply for tax exempt status.
- [How to know your status with the IRS](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-know-your-status-with-the-irs/) - Homeschool leader cannot find her group in the IRS database of exempt organizations.
- [How the IRS sees homeschool groups (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-the-irs-sees-homeschool-co-ops/) - Carol Topp discusses "Who's Afraid of the IRS?" and discusses how the IRS sees homeschool co-ops.
- [Who's Afraid of the IRS? (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/whos-afraid-of-the-irs-podcast/) - How the IRS sees homeschool support groups
- [Ideas of easy fundraisers for homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/ideas-of-easy-fundraisers-for-homeschool-groups/) - Your homeschool organization probably looks for extra ways to bring in money. Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA, shares ideas for easy fundraising in this episode of the Dollars And Sense Show podcast.
- [Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization Part 2 podcast](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paying-workers-in-a-homeschool-organization-part-2-podcast/) - Homeschool CPA, Carol Topp, will share the details of what you need to know about paying workers in a homeschool organization in this 30 minute podcast Part 2 of a 2 part series.
- [Paying Workers in a Homeschool Organization Part 1 podcast](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paying-workers-in-a-homeschool-organization-part-1-podcast/) - Homeschool CPA, Carol Topp, will share the details of what you need to know about paying workers in a homeschool organization in this 30 minute podcast Part 1 of a 2 part series.
- [Is Paypal a good option for a 501c3?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-paypal-a-good-option-for-a-501c3/)
- [Do Articles of Incorporation have to be submitted if we're not a nonprofit/501c3?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-articles-of-incorporation-have-to-be-submitted-if-were-not-a-nonprofit-501c3/)
- [What to do about a controlling and narcissist leader](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-to-do-about-a-controlling-and-narcissist-leader/)
- [IRS threatens to deny 501c3 status to homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-threatens-to-deny-501c3-status-to-homeschool-group/)
- [Operating a homeschool group in multiple states](https://homeschoolcpa.com/operating-a-homeschool-group-in-multiple-states/)
- [Can a Micro School be a Homeschool Group (and avoid some headaches)?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-micro-school-be-a-homeschool-group-and-avoid-some-headaches/)
- [Starting Your Homeschool Co-op with a Mission](https://homeschoolcpa.com/starting-your-homeschool-co-op-with-a-mission/) - Having a mission will help you focus and avoid burning out.
- [Insurance Questions for Homeschool Co-ops](https://homeschoolcpa.com/insurance-questions-for-homeschool-co-ops/) - Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, answers questions from homeschool leaders about insurance,
- [Boards, Bylaws and Budgets for Your Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/boards-bylaws-and-budgets-for-your-homeschool-co-op/) - Carol Topp, CPA offers advice and tips on important topics to running a successful group.
- [Policies for Homeschool Co-ops](https://homeschoolcpa.com/policies-for-homeschool-co-ops/) - What types of policies should your homeschool co-op have?
- [Blurring Lines of What is Homeschooling](https://homeschoolcpa.com/blurring-lines-of-homeschooling/) - In this episode of the HomeschoolCPA podcast, Carol Topp will share some of the reasons that some groups are exclusive (they do not allow public school students into their homeschool group) but it comes from a few people who are active in legislation or in their state homeschool groups.
- [How Can Your Homeschool Group Feel Like a Community?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-group-community/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Changes in Why People Homeschool](https://homeschoolcpa.com/changes-why-people-homeschool/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Do financial reports confuse you?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/financial-reports-webinar/) - A webinar for homeschool group leaders on how to present financial reports
- [Are You Helping or Hindering Parents to Homeschool?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/helping-or-hindering-parents/) - You lead a homeschool group to help parents successfully homeschool, right? But could your homeschool program actually be hindering their success?
- [Don’t Take Things Personally](https://homeschoolcpa.com/dont-take-things-personally/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders. Are your homeschool co-op members happy and thankful? Or maybe they are complaining to you. Can that be changed?
- [Microschool](https://homeschoolcpa.com/microschool/)
- [Handing out gift cards? Here's how to record them](https://homeschoolcpa.com/handing-out-gift-cards-heres-how-to-record-them/)
- [Classical Conversations knowingly exposes churches to tax liabilities](https://homeschoolcpa.com/classical-conversations-knowingly-exposes-churches-to-tax-liabilities/)
- [Convert your homeschool group to a nonprofit corporation and keep your EIN!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-makes-it-easier-to-convert-to-a-nonprofit-corporation-2/)
- [Should My CC Community be For-profit or Nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-my-cc-community-be-for-profit-or-nonprofit/)
- [Does Classical Conversations exploit homeschool parents?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-classical-conversations-exploit-homeschool-parents/)
- [Does my homeschool group have to be tax exempt?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-my-homeschool-group-have-to-be-tax-exempt/)
- [Paying a homeschool leader to start  business and benefit the homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paying-a-homeschool-leader-to-start-business-and-benefit-the-homeschool-group/)
- [How can our board members lead and get paid for it?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-can-our-board-members-lead-and-get-paid-for-it/)
- [Tax and record keeping help for CC Directors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-and-record-keeping-help-for-cc-directors/)
- [If I’m Not a Homeschool Leader, What am I?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/if-im-not-a-homeschool-leader-what-am-i/)
- [Telling members about future plans regarding COVID-19](https://homeschoolcpa.com/telling-members-about-future-plans-regarding-covid-19/)
- [Is Our Homeschool Group a Church?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-our-homeschool-group-a-church/)
- [Stay Connected with Your Homeschool Group During COVID-19](https://homeschoolcpa.com/stay-connected-with-your-homeschool-group-during-covid-19/)
- [Tax Assessor Clears Confusion on CC Communities Using Churches](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-assessor-clears-confusion-on-cc-communities-using-churches/)
- [1099-NEC replaces 1099-MISC for most homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/1099-nec-replaces-1099-misc-for-most-homeschool-groups/)
- [Getting an EIN from the IRS](https://homeschoolcpa.com/getting-an-ein-from-the-irs/)
- [Homeschool teachers or CC tutors: Stuck inside? Start doing your taxes!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/stuck-inside-doing-your-taxes-2/)
- [Homeschool mom has  concerns about Classical Conversations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/some-concerning-issues-about-classical-conversations/)
- [Can a homeschool group be charitable? Maybe not!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-group-be-charitable-maybe-not/) - Should a homeschool group serve as a charity? Maybe, but maybe not.
- [What do the Duties of Care and Loyalty look like?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-do-the-duties-of-care-and-loyalty-look-like/)
- [My Homeschool Group is an Unincorporated Association. What Does That Even Mean?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/my-homeschool-group-is-an-unincorporated-association-what-does-that-even-mean/)
- [Are hired homeschool teachers household employees?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-hired-homeschool-teachers-household-employees/)
- [Has your homeschool group registered with your state's Attorney General?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/has-your-homeschool-group-registered-with-your-states-attorney-general/)
- [I started a nonprofit CC Community. Can I pay myself?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/i-started-a-nonprofit-cc-community-can-i-pay-myself/)
- [Does a homeschool support group have to apply for IRS tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-a-homeschool-support-group-have-to-apply-for-irs-tax-exempt-status/)
- [Using Zoom and Giving Refunds (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/using-zoom-in-a-homeschool-group/)
- [Communicating COVID Plans and Organizing Classrooms(podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/communicating-your-covid-plans/)
- [Social Distancing in a Homeschool Group (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/whats-the-difference-between-pod-schools-and-homeschools-2-3/)
- [Tools for Planning an Uncertain Future for Homeschool Groups (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/whats-the-difference-between-pod-schools-and-homeschools-2-2-2/)
- [Planning an Uncertain Future for Homeschool Groups (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/whats-the-difference-between-pod-schools-and-homeschools-2/)
- [The IRS Says Our Homeschool Group is a Private Foundation. Is that Correct?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-irs-says-our-homeschool-group-is-a-private-foundation-is-that-correct/)
- [Pandemic Podschooling: Is It Homeschooling?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/pandemic-podschooling-is-it-homeschooling/)
- [Bad Acting Nonprofit Board Members](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bad-acting-nonprofit-board-members/)
- [Homeschool Co-op or Daycare?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-op-or-daycare/)
- [Should a Classical Conversations Director be an LLC?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-a-classical-conversations-director-be-an-llc/) - The reason that most businesses use the LLC structure is for limited liability.
- [IRS Makes It Easier to Convert to a Nonprofit Corporation](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-makes-it-easier-to-convert-to-a-nonprofit-corporation/)
- [Planning an Uncertain  Future webinar for homeschool leaders is available for viewing!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/webinar-for-homeschool-leaders-planning-an-uncertain-future-2/)
- [Help a New Homeschool Group Start Up Quickly](https://homeschoolcpa.com/help-a-new-homeschool-group-start-up-quickly/)
- [Options When Starting a Home School Business](https://homeschoolcpa.com/options-when-starting-a-home-school-business/)
- [A Decision Making Tool for Homeschool Leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/a-decision-matrix-tool-for-homeschool-leaders/)
- [Do you have a passion to help homeschool leaders?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-you-have-a-passion-to-help-homeschool-leaders/) - HomeschoolCPA is looking to mentor people who ant to help homeschool leaders.
- [How to change your nonprofit's fiscal year](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-change-your-nonprofits-fiscal-year/) - A homeschool leader wants to change her co-op's fiscal year.
- [Can my CC group become a nonprofit and use the Form 1023-EZ?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-my-cc-group-become-a-nonprofit-and-use-the-form-1023-ez/)
- [A budget can reduce stress](https://homeschoolcpa.com/a-budget-can-reduce-stress/)
- [How do you create a budget with uncertainty?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-do-you-create-a-budget-with-uncertainty/)
- [IRS guidance on nonprofit boards](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-guidance-on-nonprofit-boards/)
- [How are nonprofits monitored, regulated, and governed?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-are-nonprofits-monitored-regulated-and-governed/)
- [Speech and Debate Club – Unsure of Its Setup?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/speech-and-debate-club/) - Henry writes, “Can a small homeschool education club focused on speech and debate be categorized as an "unincorporated association" and therefore not apply for recognition by the IRS and not file taxes?
- [Closing Your Homeschool Group During COVID-19](https://homeschoolcpa.com/closing-your-homeschool-group-during-covid-19/)
- [Stuck inside doing your taxes?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/stuck-inside-doing-your-taxes/)
- [Conflict of Interest: Paid Teachers as Board Members in a Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/conflict-of-interest-paid-teachers-as-board-members/) - A homeschool leader is concerned about a conflict of interest if she wants to be a board member and paid teacher.
- [Set Up Homeschool Family as a Charity](https://homeschoolcpa.com/set-up-homeschool-family-as-a-charity/)
- [Taxes for Homeschool Business Owners](https://homeschoolcpa.com/free-ebook-taxes-for-homeschool-business-owners/)
- [Taxes for Homeschool Business Owners ebook](https://homeschoolcpa.com/taxes-for-homeschool-business-owners-ebook-free-in-january-2/)
- [Homeschool theater program has income from advertising. Do they owe taxes?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-theater-program-has-income-from-advertising-do-they-owe-taxes/)
- [Flowchart for Starting a Nonprofit](https://homeschoolcpa.com/starting-a-nonprofit-flowchart/)
- [Do we file 1099s for teachers before we are a 501c3?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/8901-2/)
- [Where to find the Taxes for CC Directors ebook](https://homeschoolcpa.com/where-to-find-the-taxes-for-cc-directors-ebook/) - The ebook Taxes for CC Licensed Directors by Carol Topp, CPA is now available
- [Webinar: IRS and State Filings for Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/webinar-irs-and-state-filings-for-homeschool-groups/) - Webinar explains how what the IRS and your state requires to maintain tax exempt status.
- [Should my homeschool co-op be giving any tax forms to our teachers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-my-homeschool-co-op-be-giving-any-tax-forms-to-our-teachers/) - Homeschool co-ops should be giving Form 1099MISC to their paid teachers.
- [Form 1099-MISC is due Jan 31!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/form-1099-misc-due-jan-31/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders about taxes for homeschool business owners.
- [Tax Form 1099-MISC to Independent Contractors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-form-1099-misc-to-independent-contractors/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Merry Christmas 2019! Don't plan on getting a lot done!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/merry-christmas-2019-dont-plan-on-getting-a-lot-done/)
- [DIY 501c3 tax exempt status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/diy-501c3-tax-exempt-status/) - Carol Topp has a 3-webinar set to help you apply for 501c3 tax exempt status yourself.
- [Where to get initial funding for a homeschool nonprofit start up?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/where-to-get-initial-funding-for-a-homeschool-nonprofit-start-up/)
- [New homeschool co-op wants simplicity. Any taxes due?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/new-homeschool-co-op-wants-simplicity-any-taxes-due/)
- [Homeschool Teacher Accused Molester: How to Safeguard Children](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-teacher-accused-molester-how-to-safeguard-children/) - The headlines that came proclaimed something we all fear: A homeschool teacher molests 17 year old girl.
- [What are laws and what are good practices for nonprofits?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-are-laws-and-what-are-good-practices-for-nonprofits/) - Leaders of a nonprofit should be motivated by a desire to serve their community of homeschooling families in a good and responsible manner.
- [What does it cost to get tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-does-it-cost-to-get-tax-exempt-status/) - The cost to apply for 501c3 tax exempt status can vary.
- [Top 10 Tips for Homeschool Leaders: Preventing Fraud](https://homeschoolcpa.com/top-10-tips-for-homeschool-leaders-preventing-fraud/) - Tips on preventing fraud in a homeschool organization
- [Top 10 Tips for Homeschool Leaders: Insurance and Record Keeping](https://homeschoolcpa.com/top-10-tips-for-homeschool-leaders-payingworkers-2/) - Tips on insurance and record keeping in a homeschool organization
- [Tiny Homeschool Groups: Do We Need a Bank Account?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tiny-homeschool-groups-do-we-need-to-a-bank-account/) - Do tiny homeschool groups have to have a checking account?
- [Top 10 Tips for Homeschool Leaders: Bylaws](https://homeschoolcpa.com/top-10-tips-for-homeschool-leaders-bylaws/) - Does a homeschool group need bylaws?
- [Top 10 Tips for Homeschool Leaders: Board Duties](https://homeschoolcpa.com/top-10-tips-for-homeschool-leaders-bylaws-2/) - This is the first part of a 5-part series on Top 10 Tips for Running a Homeschool Group, a workshop given to homeschool leaders in Wichita, Kansas.
- [Insurance Providers for Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/insurance-providers-for-homeschool-groups/) - List of insurance providers that work with homeschool organizations
- [Homeschool groups and fundraisers. Do you know what your state requires?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/individual-fundraisers-and-homeschool-groups/) - Most states require nonprofit organizations to file reports if they conduct a fundraiser.
- [Change your homeschool group's name on your EIN](https://homeschoolcpa.com/change-your-homeschool-groups-name-on-your-ein/) - Fixing the incorrect name on the EIN with the IRS.
- [Can my individual homeschool have a fund raiser?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-my-individual-homeschool-have-a-fundraiser/) - Is having a fundraiser for my individual homeschool group worth the effort?
- [12 moms want to start a homeschool co-op. How to get started](https://homeschoolcpa.com/12-moms-want-to-start-a-homeschool-co-op-how-to-get-started/) - How do a group of homeschool moms start a co-op, register as nonprofit and file for 501c3 status?
- [What do you do after your homeschool group has tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-do-you-do-after-your-homeschool-group-has-tax-exempt-status/) - Almost every homeschool group will have some reporting with the IRS and their state.
- [Create a Nonprofit Organization for Your Homeschool Community](https://homeschoolcpa.com/createnonprofitpost/) - Webinar on how to create a nonprofit organization for homeschool groups.
- [Tiny Homeschool Groups: Do We Need to Pay Taxes?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tiny-homeschool-groups-do-we-need-to-pay-taxes/) - Do tiny homeschool groups have to worry about paying taxes?
- [Keep Up To Date on State Filings for Your Homeschool Nonprofit](https://homeschoolcpa.com/keep-up-to-date-on-state-filings-for-your-homeschool-nonprofit/) - The most common state reports that homeschool nonprofit organizations need to file.
- [Do You Know About IRS Required Filings for Homeschool Groups?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-you-know-about-irs-required-filings-for-homeschool-groups/) - The IRS requires all nonprofit organizations to file an annual information return called a Form 990-that means your homeschool group!
- [How do you find a location for your homeschool co-op?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-do-you-find-a-location-for-your-homeschool-co-op/) - Homeschool leaders share a list of places where homeschool co-ops meet.
- [Board, bylaws and budget for homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/board-bylaws-and-budget/)
- [Should our bylaws include an indemnification clause?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-our-bylaws-include-an-indemnification-clause/) - What is indemnification and should it be in our bylaws?
- [Is your homeschool group "just a bunch of moms"?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-your-homeschool-group-just-a-bunch-of-moms/) - Homeschool moms are intelligent, capable women. Hundred are running businesses and nonprofit organizations very successfully and legally.
- [Tiny Homeschool Groups: Do We Need to File Anything?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tiny-homeschool-groups-do-we-need-to-file-anything/) - Tiny homeschool groups have different challenges than large programs.
- [Tiny Homeschool Groups: Are We a Nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tiny-homeschool-groups-are-we-a-nonprofit/) - Tiny homeschool groups have different challenges than large programs.
- [IRS Form 990-N FAQ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-form-990n-faq/) - IRS Form 990-N frequently asked questions for homeschool organizations
- [IRS has streamlined procedure to get tax exempt status reinstated.](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-has-streamlined-procedure-to-get-tax-exempt-status-reinstated/) - Good news for nonprofits that didn't know they needed to be filing annual returns with the IRS (Form 990) and lost their tax exempt status.
- [Military Families: How Homeschool Leaders Can Help](https://homeschoolcpa.com/military-families-how-homeschool-leaders-can-help/) - Resources for Homeschool leaders to accommodate and welcome military families to your program.
- [Starting a Nonprofit: Nonprofit Incorporation](https://homeschoolcpa.com/converting-a-homeschool-business-to-non-profit-incorporation/) - Sometimes a homeschool group started as a for-profit business desires to convert to a nonprofit organization
- [Military Homeschool Families: An Asset to Your Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/military-homeschool-families-an-asset-to-your-group/) - Resources for Homeschool leaders to accommodate and welcome military families to your program.
- [Homeschool leader stepping down: Who to notify?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-leader-stepping-down-who-to-notify/) - Places to notify when a nonprofit board changes
- [Special Needs Children in a Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/special-needs-children-homeschool-coop/) - Tips for homeschool leaders on trusting your volunteers and staff to help you run your homeschool program
- [Special Needs Resources for Homeschool Co-ops](https://homeschoolcpa.com/special-needs-resources-for-homeschool-co-ops/) - Resources for Homeschool leaders to accommodate and welcome special needs children to your program.
- [How to wrap up your year as treasurer](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-wrap-up-your-year-as-treasurer/) - Tasks for a treasurer to do to finish the year
- [Converting a Business to a Nonprofit: Tax Exempt Status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/converting-a-homeschool-business-to-non-profit-incorporation-2/) - Sometimes a homeschool group started as a for-profit business desires to convert to a nonprofit organization
- [Inurement: a funny word the IRS doesn't like!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/inurement-a-funny-word-the-irs-doesnt-like/) - Avoid inurement (giving benefits or the assets that belongs to the nonprofit) to any insiders (those who exercise control over the organization).
- [Making Sure Your Nonprofit Organization is Compliant](https://homeschoolcpa.com/making-sure-your-nonprofit-organization-is-compliant/) - Carol Topp, CPA helps you know what it takes for nonprofit organizations to be compliant in your state and with the IRS.
- [Is the rent our homeschool group pays to a church a donation?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-payment-to-our-church-host-rent-or-a-donation/) - A church wants the homeschool co-op to call their rent payment a donation. Is that correct?
- [How you pay your homeschool teachers could affect the property tax exemption for your host church](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-you-pay-your-homeschool-teachers-could-affect-the-property-tax-exemption-for-your-host-church/) - Several homeschool leaders have learned that the way that their homeschool groups are compensating the teachers jeopardizes the property tax exemption of their host churches.
- [Having Those Hard Conversations When You Lead a Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/having-those-hard-conversations-when-you-lead-a-homeschool-group/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Working Yourself Out of a Job](https://homeschoolcpa.com/working-yourself-out-of-a-job/) - Tips for homeschool leaders on trusting your volunteers and staff to help you run your homeschool program
- [Reimbursement policy for a homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/reimbursement-policy-for-a-homeschool-group/) - There are 3 parts to a reimbursement policy to avoid taxes!
- [Should You Pay Homeschool Teachers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-you-pay-homeschool-teachers/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [The IRS is on the prowl in 2019!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-irs-is-on-the-prowl-in-2019/) - The IRS is looking at nonprofit organizations who convert from for-profit businesses and misclassify workers.
- [Is your homeschool program a ministry or a business?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-your-homeschool-program-a-ministry-or-a-business/) - Sometimes I hear people calling their business a "ministry." Is it?
- [Homeschool support group asks what tax forms to file](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-support-group-asks-what-tax-forms-to-file/)
- [Small charity grows and gets audited by the IRS for it!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/small-charity-grows-and-gets-audited-by-the-irs-for-it/) - The IRS claimed a small charity should have filed the longer Form 1023 and got audited.
- [Dealing with Angry People](https://homeschoolcpa.com/dealing-with-angry-people/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Dealing with Opposition When You’re a People Pleaser](https://homeschoolcpa.com/dealing-with-opposition-when-youre-a-people-pleaser/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Income and expenses are a "wash." Do I have to record them?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/income-and-expenses-are-a-wash-do-i-have-to-record-them/) - Take a few minutes and record all your income and all your expenses. Here's why.
- [Top tax mistakes homeschool business owners make](https://homeschoolcpa.com/top-tax-mistakes-homeschool-business-owners-make/) - Here are the top tax mistakes homeschool for-profit directors and owners make.
- [How does the new tax law changes affect homeschool teachers and tutors?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-does-the-new-tax-law-changes-affect-cc-directors/) - There's a new tax deduction for homeschool business owners in 2018!
- [Can homeschoolers use 529 plans? Maybe!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-homeschoolers-use-529-plans-maybe/) - There may be a way for homeschoolers to use their 529 savings accounts for some K-12 expenses.
- [Keep Meetings to a Minimum](https://homeschoolcpa.com/keep-meetings-to-a-minimum/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Recruiting Volunteers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/recruiting-volunteers/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders.
- [I'm a Classical Conversations Director. Do I have to file any forms with the IRS?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/im-a-classical-conversations-director-do-i-have-to-file-any-forms-with-the-irs/) - April 15 was a little late for a Classical Conversations Director to ask if she needed to file any forms with the IRS!
- [Can a homeschool program director deduct her child's tuition on her tax return?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-director-deduct-her-childs-tuition-on-her-tax-return/) - The tuition and fees are required, so can they be considered a business expense?
- [Do CC Directors pay for their own children's tuition?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-cc-directors-pay-for-their-own-childrens-tuition/) - Should a homeschool program director include her children's tuition as income on her tax return?
- [New feature for blog posts](https://homeschoolcpa.com/new-feature-for-blog-posts/)
- [If we incorporate, will liability be removed?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/if-we-incorporate-will-liability-be-removed/) - A homeschool leader asks questions about limited liability for the leaders.
- [HomeschoolCPA named a Top 25 blog!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschoolcpa-named-a-top-25-blog/) - HomeschoolCPA.com has been selected for inclusion in The Accounting Degree Review's list of the Top 25 Accounting Blogs of 2012.
- [Confused over IRS dollar thesholds for tax exempt filing status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/confused-over-irs-dollar-thesholds-for-tax-exempt-filing-status/) - A homeschool leader is confused by IRS thresholds for her nonprofit group.
- [Any tax breaks for homeschooling in 2013?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/any-tax-breaks-for-homeschooling-in-2013/) - Homeschooling parents are wondering if there are any tax breaks for homeschooling.
- [IRS approves tax exempt status for another homeschool group!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-approves-tax-exempt-status-for-another-homeschool-group/)
- [How to change the responsible party name on your EIN](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-change-the-responsible-party-name-on-your-ein/) - The IRS now uses Form 8822-B to change the individual's name associated with your organization's EIN.
- [Pins to help homeschool leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/pins-to-help-homeschool-leaders/)
- [Homeschool co-op drop-off policies](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-op-drop-off-policies/)
- [IRS Form 1023-EZ adds more questions for 501c3 tax exempt status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-form-1023-ez-adds-more-questions-for-501c3-tax-exempt-status/) - The IRS has added additional questions and a description of activities to the Form 1023-EZ application for tax exempt status.
- [Homeschool business owner under reporting her income](https://homeschoolcpa.com/cc-director-under-reporting-her-income/) - A homeschool business owner asks "Why do I have to claim all of the money even though I don’t keep it?"
- [Homeschool program rejected by a church](https://homeschoolcpa.com/classical-conversations-community-rejected-by-a-church/) - A church worries that letting a classical homeschool program use their building threatens its property tax exemption.
- [Aren't Classical Conversations tutors just like online tutors?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/arent-classical-conversations-tutors-just-like-online-tutors/) - What is the difference with between CC tutors and online tutors in the eyes of the IRS?
- [What Should a Homeschool Group Secretary be Doing?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-secretary-doing/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Tips for a New Homeschool Group Treasurer](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tips-for-treasurer/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Is it illegal to NOT be a homeschool nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/illegal-not-to-be-non-profit/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Hosting an Introduction to Homeschooling Event](https://homeschoolcpa.com/hosting-homeschooling-event/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [13 benefits of homeschool co-ops](https://homeschoolcpa.com/13-benefits-of-homeschool-co-ops/) - What are the benefits to belonging to a homeschool co-op?
- [How does the IRS prove my homeschool group's tutor should be an employee?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-does-the-irs-prove-my-homeschool-groups-tutor-should-be-an-employee/) - The IRS determinations on worker status is based on common law, not scientific facts.
- [How to Have Happy and Thankful Homeschool Co-op Members](https://homeschoolcpa.com/happy-and-thankful-coop-members/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders. Are your homeschool co-op members happy and thankful? Or maybe they are complaining to you. Can that be changed?
- [Necessity Leads New Homeschooler to Start a Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/necessity-leads-new-homeschooler-to-start-a-homeschool-coop/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Is ignorance of tax law a good defense for homeschool teachers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-ignorance-of-tax-law-a-good-defense-for-homeschool-teachers/) - A homeschool program teacher has refused to listen when others try to explain her tax obligation.
- [We don't want 501c3 status. Should we still include the IRS language in the Articles?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/we-dont-want-501c3-status-should-we-still-include-the-irs-language-in-the-articles/) - A homeschool group doesn't want tax exempt status.
- [Should your homeschool Director serve as a board member?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-your-homeschool-director-serve-as-a-board-member/) - Should a paid director get a vote on a nonprofit board?
- [When someone volunteers you](https://homeschoolcpa.com/when-someone-volunteers-you/) - Have you ever been volunteered by someone else?
- [How should a homeschool co-op set up their Quickbooks account?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-should-a-homeschool-co-op-set-up-their-quickbooks-account/) - Resources on how a homeschool co-op should set up QuickBooks
- [Knowing Your Social Style Can Make Leadership Easier!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/knowing-your-social-style-can-make-leadership-easier/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders.
- [File your IRS 990-N for prior years](https://homeschoolcpa.com/file-990n-for-prior-years/) - List of IRS approved providers for filing prior year Form 990N
- [QuickBooks tip for homeschool groups: Sales](https://homeschoolcpa.com/quickbooks-tip-for-homeschool-leaders-sales/) - How to record "sales" in Quickbooks for your homeschool group
- [Should your homeschool group be collecting sales tax?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-your-homeschool-group-be-collecting-sales-tax/) - Your homeschool group may have to collect sales tax when you sell stuff.
- [Board member of a homeschool nonprofit feeling vulnerable!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/board-member-of-a-homeschool-nonprofit-feeling-vulnerable/) - How can a nonprofit board member reduce the risk or lawsuits?
- [What financial reports do we need to generate monthly?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/using-quickbooks-for-reports/) - A homeschool leader wonders what financial statements she should be reviewing each month.
- [Deliberately Mentoring Leaders: How Do You Do It?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/deliberately-mentoring-leaders-how-do-you-do-it/) - Carol Topp interviews Sheri Payne who shares advice on how she deliberately trained and mentored other leaders.
- [Why You Can’t Lead Alone](https://homeschoolcpa.com/why-you-cant-lead-alone/) - Don't be a lone wolf and lead a homeschool group all by yourself.
- [Leading a Virtual Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/leading-a-virtual-coop/) - Homeschool families are pretty familiar with homeschool co-ops. But have you ever heard of a virtual homeschool co-op?
- [Hybrid Homeschool Programs: How to Use Them Successfully](https://homeschoolcpa.com/hybrid-homeschool-programs-how-to-use-them-successfully/)
- [What's the Best Size for a Homeschool Group Board?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/best-size-homeschool-group/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Boards, Burnout and Bylaws:  Leadership Tips from a Homeschool Leader](https://homeschoolcpa.com/boards-burnout-and-bylaws/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA discusses boards, and burnout for homeschool leaders
- [Does My Homeschool Group Need Directors and Officers Insurance?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-group-directors-and-officers-insurance/) - Does your homeschool group need to protect your leaders? Sure you do, so you may consider purchasing Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance.
- [What is Unrelated Business Income or UBIT?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-is-unrelated-business-income-or-ubit/) - The IRS calls the money a homeschool group or any nonprofit raises from a fundraiser “Unrelated Business Income." Find out more about this in this episode!
- [Does a Nonprofit Need to File Any Tax Returns Before They Apply for Tax Exempt Status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-a-nonprofit-need-to-file-any-tax-returns-before-they-apply-for-tax-exempt-status-2/) - Does a Nonprofit Need to File Any Tax Returns Before They Apply for Tax Exempt Status? IRS requires organizations to file information returns before they apply for tax exempt status. Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA explains this very confusing requirement.
- [When Applying for an EIN, They Want my Social Security Number!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/applying-for-ein-they-want-social-security-number/) - 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?
- [Is My Homeschool Group Required to Have 501c3 Tax Exempt Status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-my-homeschool-group-required-to-have-501c3/) - Is My Homeschool Group Required to Have 501c3 Tax Exempt Status? In this episode of the Homeschool CPA, Carol Topp will share options for homeschool groups.
- [Holding a fundraiser to pay for homeschool curriculum](https://homeschoolcpa.com/holding-a-fundraiser-to-pay-for-homeschool-curriculum/) - A homeschool parent wants to hold a fundraiser and accept donations to pay for her curriculum.
- [Should Your Homeschool Group Be An LLC?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-your-homeschool-group-be-an-llc-2/) - Have you heard of LLC status? It stands for Limited Liability Company status. Sounds like a good things, right? Doesn’t everyone want to limit their liabilities? Yes, they do! So maybe your homeschool group should be an LLC! Or maybe not!
- [A homeschool group is using free Paypal. Is that legit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/a-homeschool-group-is-using-free-paypal-is-that-legit/) - Some homeschool groups try to avoid Paypal fees, but is it right?
- [Can CC Director offered reduced tuition to her tutors?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-cc-director-offered-reduced-tuition-to-her-tutors/) - A Classical Conversations Director can give discounts on tuition to an Independent Contractors or employees but there is an important catch!
- [Top 5 risks to churches (and maybe your homeschool group as well)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/top-5-risks-to-churches-and-maybe-your-homeschool-group-as-well/) - The #1 reason churches are sued may apply to your homeschool group as well: child abuse
- [Can nonprofit board members be held personally liable?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-nonprofit-board-members-be-held-personally-liable/) - Can board members be personally sued for what happens in their homeschool group?
- [Are your kids budding entrepreneurs?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-your-kids-budding-entrepreneurs/) - Micro Bushiness for Teens Club meets online once a month for mentoring and coaching to help teenagers start their own business!
- [How the IRS defines a school](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-the-irs-defines-a-school/) - Most homeschool groups that use volunteer parents and vary the classes offered each year do not fit this IRS definition of a school.
- [Insurance provider works with homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/insurance-provider-works-with-homeschool-groups/) - A homeschool leaders finds an insurance provider who works with homeschool groups
- [Church is worried about legal status of homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/church-is-worried-about-legal-status-of-homeschool-group/) - It's nicest if the church accepts a homeschool group as a ministry, but for legal and insurance purposes a lot of churches are reluctant to do that.
- [Can homeschool groups give free tuition to teachers like private schools?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-homeschool-groups-give-free-tuition-as-a-fringe-benefit-like-private-schools/) - Private schools give teachers free or reduced tuition. Can a homeschool program do that too?
- [How to Start a Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-ops-featured-on-homeschool-channel-tv/) - Tips on starting a homeschool co-op
- [Planning a Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/planning-a-homeschool-co-op/)
- [Does a nonprofit need to file any tax returns before they apply for tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-a-nonprofit-need-to-file-any-tax-returns-before-they-apply-for-tax-exempt-status/)
- [Can a homeschool group just get together without having to report to the IRS?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-group-just-get-together-without-having-to-report-to-the-irs/)
- [Audits for small nonprofits are rarely needed](https://homeschoolcpa.com/audits-for-small-nonprofits-are-rarely-needed/)
- [Reasons to be an Exclusive Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/reason-to-be-exclusive-homeschool-group/) - In this episode of the HomeschoolCPA podcast, Carol Topp will share some of the reasons that some groups are exclusive and do not allow public school students into their homeschool group.
- [Reasons to Be an Inclusive Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/reasons-to-be-inclusive-homeschool-group/) - In this episode of the HomeschoolCPA podcast, Carol Topp will share some of the reasons that leaders gave to allow public-school-at-home students in their group.
- [Is buying T-shirts from a board member a conflict of interest?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-buying-t-shirts-from-a-board-member-a-conflict-of-interest/) - How should a homeschool group handle a conflict of interest?
- [Motivation to homeschool is changing. How does your group adapt?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/motivation-to-homeschool-is-changing-how-does-your-group-adapt/)
- [Why is being a homeschool group leader so exhausting and thankless?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/why-is-being-a-homeschool-group-leader-so-exhausting-and-thankless/)
- [Is our homeschool group required to have a president?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-our-homeschool-group-required-to-have-a-president/) - It's almost impossible to properly run a homeschool group without someone in the role of chair/president
- [Good, Fast And Cheap: Can a Homeschool Co-op Be All Three?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/good-fast-cheap-homeschool-coop/) - A homeschool co-op offers drop-off high school classes and wants to remain high quality and low cost. The leader is struggling. In this short podcast episode (12 minutes) Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, explains how she advised this homeschool leader.
- [Accountability: Do you need it?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/accountability-do-you-need-it-2/) - "Do you need accountability?" Maybe not! In this short podcast episode (13 minutes) Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, explains her reply to this new mom considering a homeschool program for a very young child.
- [No Parental Involvement. Is That a Good Thing?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/no-parental-involvement-homeschool-groups/) - In this short podcast episode (15 minutes) Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, warns homeschool leaders of the trap they can fall into if they don't include parents in their homeschool program.
- [Summer reading for homeschool leaders: Homeschool Co-ops](https://homeschoolcpa.com/summer-reading-for-homeschool-leaders-homeschool-co-ops/)
- [New, lower prices on HomeschoolCPA books](https://homeschoolcpa.com/new-lower-prices-on-homeschoolcpa-books/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA, has new lower prices on several of her books for homeschool leaders.
- [Homeschool leaders summer reading: Money Management in a Homeschool Organization](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-leaders-summer-reading-money-management-in-a-homeschool-organization/)
- [Summer reading to be a better homeschool leader: The IRS and Your Homeschool organization](https://homeschoolcpa.com/summer-reading-to-be-a-better-homeschool-leader-the-irs-and-your-homeschool-organization/) - This book is for anyone who mistakenly thinks they don't have to do any annual reports to the IRS.
- [Nonprofit Incorporation for Your Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/nonprofit-incorporation-for-your-homeschool-co-op/) - Carol Topp, CPA explains the benefits of forming your homeschool co-op as a nonprofit corporation
- [Ebook Taxes for CC Licensed Directors almost ready!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/ebook-taxes-for-cc-licensed-directors-almost-ready/) - I just sent the final version of Taxes for CC Licensed Directors off!
- [How to Find a Local Tax Professional](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-find-a-local-tax-professional/) - Tips on how to find a local tax professional
- [How to file the IRS Form 990-N video](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-file-the-irs-form-990-n-video/) - This video shows you what information you need to file the IRS Form 990-N
- [Should my homeschool group tithe?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-my-homeschool-group-tithe/) - Donors who give to your nonprofit expect that 100 percent of their gift will be used to support your mission.
- [Does using a distance learning program mean I can use 529 funds?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-using-a-distance-learning-program-mean-i-can-use-529-funds/) - Homeschool parents may be able to use 529 funds for K-12 expenses, but follow the rules.
- [My homeschool is a private school. Can I use 529 funds?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/my-homeschool-is-a-private-school-can-i-use-529-funds/) - If a homeschool is a private school can the parent use 529 funds for K-12 expenses?
- [Conflict Resolution in a Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/conflict-resolution-in-a-homeschool-group/) - tips and advice for dealing with conflict in your homeschool co-op.
- [Recruiting Leaders for Your Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/recruiting-leaders-for-your-homeschool-group/) - How to recruit leaders to help you run your homeschool co-op.
- [Defining Your Homeschool Co-op's Mission and Purpose](https://homeschoolcpa.com/defining-your-homeschool-co-ops-mission-and-purpose/) - Creating a purpose and mission for your homeschool co-op.
- [Protect the children in your homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/protect-the-children-in-your-homeschool-group/) - Do you know how to keep the children in your homeschool group safe?
- [Leading a Large Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/leading-a-large-homeschool-co-op/) - Advice on running a large homeschool co-op successfully.
- [More Ways to Avoid Leader Burnout](https://homeschoolcpa.com/more-ways-to-avoid-leader-burnout/) - 5 more ways to avoid burnout as you lead your homeschool organization.
- [5 Ways to Avoid Homeschool Leader Burnout](https://homeschoolcpa.com/5-ways-to-avoid-homeschool-leader-burnout/) - shares 5 ways to avoid burnout as you lead your homeschool group.
- [What homeschool expenses can I deduct on my taxes?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-homeschool-expenses-can-i-deduct-on-my-taxes/) - CPA Carol Topp explains what homeschool expenses you can deduct on your tax return
- [Tax deductible donations without IRS determination letter](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-deductible-donations-without-irs-determination-letter/) - The IRS tells a small homeschool group that they cannot accept tax-deductible donations.
- [Can a homeschool group deduct tuition from a teacher's pay?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-group-deduct-tuition-from-a-teachers-pay/) - A homeschool group was was deducting the amount of tuition from the teacher's pay. That's wrong and here's why!
- [What Are the Disadvantages of Homeschool Co-ops?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-homeschool-co-ops/) - What are disadvantages you should know about before joining a homeschool co-op?
- [What Are the Benefits of a Homeschool Co-op?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-a-homeschool-co-op/) - What are the advantages of belonging to a co-op?
- [Any Tax Deductions for Homeschoolers This Year?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/any-tax-deductions-for-homeschoolers-this-year/) - Carol Topp, CPA answered this question originally back in 2014, but the answer is still the same-even with the new tax laws passed in 2017.
- [Easy Fundraisers for Your Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/easy-fundraisers-for-your-homeschool-group/) - Easy fundraisers ideas and warnings for your homeschool group
- [Money Tips for Homeschool Leaders: Don't Ignore Your Balance Sheet](https://homeschoolcpa.com/money-tips-for-homeschool-leaders-dont-ignore-your-balance-sheet/) - Do you know what a Balance Sheet is?
- [How to Read a Financial Statement for Your Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-read-a-financial-statement-for-your-homeschool-group/) - When your homeschool treasurer hands you a financial statement, do you know what you're looking at?
- [Painless Homeschool Class Registration](https://homeschoolcpa.com/painless-homeschool-class-registration/) - The Hub makes homeschool registration painless!
- [Accounting Software for Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/accounting-software-for-homeschool-groups/) - Does your homeschool group use software to manage it's finances?
- [Sponsoring a football program under your homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/sponsoring-a-sports-program-under-your-homeschool-group/) - Adding a football program to your homeschool group does not mean it is a separate legal identity. It can be one of the programs you operate as the main group.
- [Adding a football program to a homeschool organization](https://homeschoolcpa.com/adding-a-football-program-to-a-homeschool-organization/) - A homeschool group has been asked to add a football program. There are several things to consider.
- [Do I give a 1099-MISC to a place we rented?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-i-give-a-1099-misc-to-an-place-we-rented/) - A social club wonders who they have to give a 1099-MISC to.
- [Does refunding homeschool dues cause a tax problem?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-refunding-homeschool-dues-cause-a-tax-problem/) - A homeschool group has to cancel classes. What should they do with the dues already paid?
- [Using QuickBooks Online for small nonprofits & churches](https://homeschoolcpa.com/using-quickbooks-online-for-small-nonprofits-churches/) - Resources to help you use QuickBooks in your small homeschool nonprofit organization
- [Preventing Fraud in Your Homeschool Group: Separation of Duties](https://homeschoolcpa.com/preventing-fraud-in-your-homeschool-group-separation-of-duties/) - What's the best way to to prevent fraud or mistakes in the finances of your homeschool group?
- [Why Your Homeschool Group Needs to Do a Bank Reconciliation](https://homeschoolcpa.com/why-your-homeschool-group-needs-to-do-a-bank-reconciliation/) - Is your homeschool group reconciling your bank account every month? You should be!
- [Can I hire a homeschool governess?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-i-hire-a-homeschool-governess/) - A parent wishes to hire a homeschool instructor like a governess.
- [Why I think most homeschool teachers should be paid as employees](https://homeschoolcpa.com/why-i-think-most-homeschool-teachers-should-be-paid-an-employees/) - My goal is to keep homeschool organizations and their leaders out of trouble with the IRS
- [Can a homeschool co-op invoice the parents on behalf of a teacher?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-co-op-invoice-the-parents-on-behalf-of-a-teacher/) - A homeschool group wants to send the parents an invoice and then disperse payments to the teachers.
- [Paypal sent homeschool leader a 1099-K. Is it taxable income to her?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paypal-sent-homeschool-leader-a-1099-k-is-it-taxable-income-to-her/) - A homeschool leader has a tax mess when Paypal thinks she made $40,000!
- [More of Unplug the Christmas Machine](https://homeschoolcpa.com/more-of-unplug-the-christmas-machine/) - What do children really want for Christmas? An even pace to the holidays.
- [Unplug the Christmas Machine (Part 1)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/copy-podcast-template/) - What do children really want for Christmas? It's not more toys (although they think that!)
- [Israel recap](https://homeschoolcpa.com/israel-recap/) - What I saw and experienced on a trip to Israel.
- [What is the IRS planning to do in 2018 for tax exempt organizations?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-is-the-irs-planning-to-do-in-2018-for-tax-exempt-organizations/) - The IRS is making some changes to their application for tax exempt status, the Form 1023-EZ. What are the changes and how will they affect homeschool groups?
- [100th Episode Show!  What Does Homeschool CPA Do?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/100th-episode-show-what-does-homeschool-cpa-do/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA shares short podcast episode for homeschool leaders
- [Does 501c3 Status Protect Our Homeschool Leaders?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-501c3-status-protect-our-homeschool-leaders/) - What can you do to protect your homeschool group's leaders?
- [What Does It Take to be a Nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-nonprofit/) - It takes two things to be a nonprofit. Which one are homeschool leaders doing well and which do they mess up most often?
- [The Difference Between Nonprofit and Tax Exempt Status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-difference-between-nonprofit-and-tax-exempt-status/) - Do you know the difference between nonprofit and tax exempt status?
- [100th podcast episode for HomeschoolCPA!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/100th-podcast-episode-for-homeschoolcpa/)
- [Fraud in a homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/fraud-in-a-homeschool-group/) - Treasurer embezzles over $10,000 from a homeschool group. What were the warning signs?
- [HomeschoolCPA unavailable until November 6, 2017](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschoolcpa-unavailable-until-november-6-2017/) - Carol Topp, CPA is unavailable until November 6, 2017
- [Homeschool field trip leader wants checks written to her (or she'll quit!)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-field-trip-leader-wants-checks-written-to-her-or-shell-quit/) - A homeschool field trip leader wants checks written to her. Is this legal or ethical?
- [Simplify your homeschool group fees (please!)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/simplify-your-homeschool-group-fees-please/) - Give parents a simpler invoice from your homeschool group (please!).
- [How to close down an EIN for a tax exempt organization](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-close-down-an-ein-for-a-tax-exempt-organization/) - Your nonprofit organization may need to close an old EIN. Here's how.
- [Create a board binder of important papers for your homeschool organization](https://homeschoolcpa.com/create-a-board-binder-of-important-papers-for-your-homeschool-organization/) - Here's a list of important papers to pass down to the future homeschool leaders of your organization.
- [Is there a difference between a 501c3 and an association?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-there-a-difference-between-a-501c3-and-an-association/) - Terms like 501c3, association, nonprofit and tax exempt can be confusing.
- [Paying Volunteers Q&A with Homeschool Leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paying-volunteers-qa-with-homeschool-leaders/) - Carol Topp discusses how to pay (or thank) a volunteer and paying teachers in a homeschool co-op without causing tax problems for your volunteers.
- [Homeschool support group has problems with bank and IRS](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-support-group-trying-to-open-a-checking-account-has-problems-with-bank-and-irs/) - A very frustrated homeschool leader just wants to open a checking account and runs into problems at her bank and with the IRS.
- [Giving Scholarships or Discounts in Your Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/giving-scholarships-or-discount-in-your-homeschool-group/) - Advice and tips on offering help for needy members in your homeschool group
- [What Does a Treasurer Do?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-does-a-treasurer-do/) - A treasurer does a lot more than write checks.
- [What Does a Secretary Do?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-does-a-secretary-do/) - A secretary does a lot more than just record minutes of meetings.
- [We Changed Leaders: Who Do We Notify?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/we-changed-leaders-who-do-we-notify/) - Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, will explain what government agencies you need to notify when you change your address or change leaders.
- [How can a nonprofit board receive benefits (properly)?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-a-nonprofit-board-can-receive-benefits-properly/) - A nonprofit board cannot vote themselves benefits, so what can they do?
- [Are homeschool co-op fees childcare tax deductions?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-homeschool-co-op-fees-childcare-tax-deductions/) - Are homeschool co-op fees tax deductible as childcare expenses?
- [Tax Exempt Q&A with Homeschool Leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-exempt-qa-with-homeschool-leaders/) - Carol Topp, CPA answers questions from homeschool leaders about self-declaring tax exempt status for your homeschool support group.
- [Churches and Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/churches-and-homeschool-groups/) - How to keep your church happy with your group and how to keep your church out of trouble with the tax man!
- [Changes in Homeschooling](https://homeschoolcpa.com/changes-in-homeschooling/) - How will changes in homeschooling affect your homeschool group and its activities?
- [Does  your homeschool group have fundraisers? You may need to register in your state](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-your-homeschool-group-have-fundraisers-you-may-need-to-register-in-your-state/) - If your homeschool group holds a fundraiser, you probably need to register in your state.
- [Can our homeschool group get sued if we're not a recognized nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-our-homeschool-group-get-sued-if-were-not-a-recognized-nonprofit/) - Nothing can stop a lawsuit, but forming as a corporation can protect your leaders and members.
- [Do we need a new EIN for our new nonprofit corporation?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-we-need-a-new-ein-for-our-new-nonprofit-corporation/) - The IRS says that you need a new EIN when you form a new nonprofit corporation.
- [What Motivates a Volunteer?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-motivates-a-volunteer/) - Beth Mora offers tips on understanding what motivates volunteers to help in your homeschool group
- [How can we change the contact name on our EIN?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-can-we-change-the-contact-name-on-our-ein/) - How to change the responsible party's name on your EIN in this short podcast.
- [Keep your homeschool organization's important papers in a board binder](https://homeschoolcpa.com/keep-your-homeschool-organizations-important-papers-in-a-board-binder/) - This short podcast episode (15 minutes) from Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, will discuss what important papers need to be in your board binder.
- [A meeting agenda will keep your homeschool board on track](https://homeschoolcpa.com/a-meeting-agenda-will-keep-your-homeschool-board-on-track/) - This short podcast episode (10 minutes) will discuss how using a meeting agenda will keep your homeschool board on track
- [Board topics to discuss every year](https://homeschoolcpa.com/board-topics-to-discuss-every-year/) - This short podcast episode (17 minutes) from Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, will discuss what important topics your board should discuss every year.
- [Can a teacher work off her homeschool co-op tuition by teaching?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-teacher-work-off-her-homeschool-co-op-tuition-by-teaching/) - Unfortunately for the teachers you pay in your homeschool group, you cannot simply net what they owe you with what you owe them
- [Used curriculum sales and taxes](https://homeschoolcpa.com/used-curriculum-sales-and-taxes/) - Can a homeschool group owe tax from a used curriculum sale fundraiser?
- [What is Unrelated Business Income Tax?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-is-unrelated-business-income-tax/)
- [Recording scholarships in homeschool group bookkeeping](https://homeschoolcpa.com/recording-scholarships-in-homeschool-group-bookkeeping/) - How to record a scholarship or tuition reduction in a homeschool group's records
- [Homeschool Organization Board Manual is ready (and beautiful!)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-organization-board-manual-is-ready-and-beautiful/) - This manual is a customizable template for you to create your own board member manuals.
- [Returning homeschool co-op supplies to parents](https://homeschoolcpa.com/returning-co-op-supplies-to-parents/) - Do parents get nonconsumable supplies if they helped pay for them?
- [Is a surplus added to next year's budget?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-a-surplus-added-to-next-years-budget/) - A homeschool leader wonders if a cash surplus should be added to the next year's budget.
- [Homeschooling and Happy Birthday USA!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/6362-2/) - I am very appreciative of the freedom we have in the USA to homeschool our children. It's not legal everywhere in the world.
- [Is there a rule about keeping our nonprofit bank account under $25,000?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-there-a-rule-about-keeping-our-nonprofit-bank-account-under-25000/) - A homeschool treasurer asks if there is a limit to how much money can be in their checking account.
- [Can my landlord get a tax deduction for the free rent he gives us?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-my-landlord-get-a-tax-deduction-for-the-free-rent-he-gives-us/) - Can a landlord can claim a deduction for the reduced rent she gives to a homeschool group?
- [How Do I Get a Tax Exempt Number?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-do-i-get-a-tax-exempt-number/) - In this short podcast Carol Topp CPA explains tax ID numbers and the various state agencies that may assign tax numbers.
- [How does the IRS see my  homeschool support group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-does-the-irs-see-my-homeschool-support-group/) - Your homeschool support group is probably a social club in the eyes of the IRS. Social clubs can get automatic tax exempt status without applying, but they must maintain that tax-free status.
- [Starting a Homeschool Co-op with a Friend](https://homeschoolcpa.com/starting-a-homeschool-co-op-with-a-friend/) - Is it a good idea to start a homeschool co-op with a friend?
- [How to Self Declare Tax Exempt Status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-self-declare-tax-exempt-status/) - n this short podcast, Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA, tells you how to self declare tax exempt status, keep all of your surplus for your group and not pay the IRS.
- [Homeschool or microschool?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-or-microschool/) - A teacher has been asked by 15 families to homeschool their children. Is that a homeschool group or a microschool?
- [Duties of a Secretary](https://homeschoolcpa.com/duties-of-a-secretary/)
- [How to get added to the IRS database and file the Form 990N](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-get-added-to-the-irs-database-and-file-the-form-990n/) - A homeschool support group knows it needs to file an annual report with the IRS
- [Raising money for your own kid is not charity!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/raising-money-for-your-own-kid-is-not-charity/) - A booster club loses its tax exempt status because of its fundraising practices.
- [Need advice when hiring your first employee? Discount program available to nonprofits.](https://homeschoolcpa.com/need-advice-when-hiring-your-first-employee-discount-program-available-to-nonprofits/) - Hiring employees can seem like a taunting task.
- [What homeschool leaders should do this summer to be ready for next year](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-homeschool-leaders-should-do-this-summer-to-be-ready-for-next-year/) - A few tasks that you should do this summer to make the fall much easier!
- [IRS tries to decrease errors in automatic revocations for tax exempt organizations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-tries-to-decrease-erroneous-automatic-revocations-for-tax-exempt-organizations/) - Carol Topp, CPA the HomeschoolCPA has a few idea to help the IRS decrease erroneous automatic revocations for tax exempt nonprofit organizations.
- [Homeschool Treasurers: Do this before giving your board a financial statement](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-treasurers-do-this-before-giving-your-board-a-financial-statement/) - Treasurers should reconcile their organization's checking account before preparing a financial statement.
- [Creative Ways to Run Your Homeschool Co-op Without Employees](https://homeschoolcpa.com/creative-ways-to-run-your-homeschool-co-op-without-employees/) - A few creative ways to run a homeschool co-op without hiring employees or dealing with payroll.
- [Is my homeschool graduation fundraiser breaking the law?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-my-homeschool-graduation-fundraiser-breaking-the-law/) - Is holding a fundraiser to pay for a graduation event allowed?
- [How Should We Handle Reimbursements in our Homeschool Group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-should-we-handle-reimbursements-in-our-homeschool-group/) - How to give reimbursements to your members properly, so they are not considered taxable income.
- [Can my homeschool group collect money now that's for next year?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-my-homeschool-group-collect-money-now-thats-for-next-year/) - How should early deposits be recorded in a homeschool group's bookkeeping?
- [Church adopts homeschool group. What's next?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/church-adopts-homeschool-group-whats-next/) - It's marvelous when a church adopts a homeschool group, but there are details to work out.
- [Are 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(7) the only options for a homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-501c3-and-501c7-the-only-options-for-a-homeschool-group/) - There are several options for homeschool groups, but the vast majority of homeschool organizations are 501(c)(3) educational organizations.
- [Understanding Taxes for a small homeschool business](https://homeschoolcpa.com/understanding-taxes-for-a-small-homeschool-business/) - Homeschool business owners can learn how to prepare their tax returns
- [What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Fundraisers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-homeschool-leaders-dont-know-about-fundraisers/) - helping homeschool leaders know the tax rules about fundraisers.
- [What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Losing Tax Exempt Status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-homeschool-leaders-dont-know-about-losing-tax-exempt-status/) - Helping homeschool leaders know what to do if their organization has lost its tax exempt status.
- [What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About IRS Annual Reports](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-homeschool-leaders-dont-know-about-irs-annual-reports/) - A report that the IRS requires from all tax exempt organizations--including your group! It's called the Form 990.
- [Scrips fundraisers for homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/scrips-fundraisers-for-homeschool-groups/) - Crediting scrip rebates toward tuition or other fees has been reviewed and approved by the IRS
- [What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Tax Exempt Status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-homescool-leaders-dont-know-about-tax-exempt-status/) - It’s easier than ever to get tax-exempt status. Should your group apply?
- [Accepting contributions for a needy family](https://homeschoolcpa.com/accepting-contributions-for-a-needy-family/) - Gifts to an individual family are NOT tax deductible donations to the donor.
- [Are homeschool groups "schools"?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-homeschool-groups-schools/)
- [What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Non Profit Status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-homeschool-leaders-dont-know-about-non-profit-status/) - What does it take to be a nonprofit? Only two things!
- [The podcast for homeschool leaders is back!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-podcast-for-homeschool-leaders-is-back/) - Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA took a break from podcasting, but now she’s back with a different format.
- [Can my family's homeschool be a nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-my-familys-homeschool-be-a-nonprofit/) - A homeschool family wants to be set up as a nonprofit since homeschools are private school in their state.
- [What tax forms does a homeschool co-op teacher file?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-tax-forms-does-a-homeschool-co-op-teacher-file/) - A homeschool co-op teacher asks where she reports her income from teaching.
- [Webinar on business failure in the homeschool market](https://homeschoolcpa.com/webinar-on-business-failure-in-the-homeschool-market/) - A free webinar on business failure in the Homeschool Marketplace for customers, teachers, homeschool co-ops and business owners.
- [Should your homeschool group have members? Maybe not!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-your-homeschool-group-have-members-maybe-not/) - Many homeschool organizations may have members participating in their activities but not have voting members of the corporation. Instead, they have a board that makes the decisions.
- [Is your homeschool program running a daycare?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-your-homeschool-program-running-a-daycare/) - Is your homeschool program running an unlicensed daycare? Check your state laws.
- [Are violin lessons and ballet classes tax deductions?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-violin-lessons-and-ballet-classes-tax-deductions/) - Are educational classes like violin lessons and ballet classes tax deductions?
- [Accounting software recommendations for homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/accounting-software-recommendations-for-homeschool-groups/) - What are some accounting software recommendation for homeschool organizations?
- [QuickBooks for free to nonprofits](https://homeschoolcpa.com/quickbooks-for-free-to-nonprofits/) - Get a free copy of QuickBooks 2015 Premiere Nonprofit software package.
- [Can I avoid the expense of hiring employees by being a 501c3?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-i-avoid-the-expense-of-hiring-employees-by-being-a-501c3/) - Homeschool nonprofit organizations still have to pay payroll taxes
- [Top 10 blog posts of 2016](https://homeschoolcpa.com/top-10-blog-posts-of-2016/) - A round up of the top 10 most important blog posts from HomeschoolCPA in 2016. Many of them have to do with paying workers in a homeschool organization
- [Accepting in-kind donations of equipment or services](https://homeschoolcpa.com/accepting-in-kind-donations-of-equipment-or-services/)
- [Do the new overtime rules affect homeschool groups?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-the-new-overtime-rules-affect-homeschool-groups/) - Read the exceptions to the new overtime rules for nonprofits.
- [How to account for a surplus in your nonprofit records](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-account-for-a-surplus-in-your-nonprofit-records/) - A homeschool leader asks how to account for accumulated money on a financial statement
- [HomeschoolCPA needs help and is hiring (please share!)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/job/) - This is a great opportunity for a homeschooling parent with an accounting background. It's flexible, home-based and very rewarding!
- [Paying teachers in a homeschool co-op is a sticky situation!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paying-teachers-in-a-homeschool-co-op-is-a-sticky-situation/) - The issue of paying teachers as employees is too important to ignore.
- [Can a teacher work off their tuition to a homeschool co-op?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-teacher-work-off-their-tuition-to-a-homeschool-co-op/) - A homeschool teacher asks, "Can I work off my co-op fees by teaching a class?" (the answer is no)
- [Paying workers? There are forms to file with the IRS.](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paying-workers-there-are-forms-to-file-with-the-irs/) - A homeschool leader paid workers but failed to file any forms with the IRS.
- [Co-op collects money to send leader to a homeschool convention](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-to-do-with-a-large-gift-from-my-co-op/) - A homeschool leader is given a check to pay her way to a homeschool convention. Is it taxable income?
- [Compensating board members can be troublesome!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/compensating-board-members-can-be-troublesome/) - A homeschool organization can compensate your board for their service, but compensation to officers is taxable income and the board members must be paid as employees.
- [Is this a gift or compensation to a homeschool leader?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-this-a-gift-or-compensation-to-a-homeschool-leader/) - A homeschool leader is given thousands of dollars in gift cards and free tuition each year. Are these gifts or taxable compensation?
- [Compensation to homeschool board members is taxable income](https://homeschoolcpa.com/compensation-to-homeschool-board-members-is-taxable-income/) - Homeschool leaders will know if they are paying their volunteers, board members and workers legally and correctly.
- [Are you asking for donations on your website?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-you-asking-for-donations-on-your-website/) - Did you know that having a donation button on your website could mean that your organization would need to register as a charity in almost all 50 states?
- [Government Intrusion and 501c3 Tax Exempt Status for Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/government-intrusion-and-501c3-tax-exempt-status/) - Does applying for 501c3 status mean government intervention into homeschooling?
- [Easy to understand financial reports for a homeschool organization](https://homeschoolcpa.com/easy-to-understand-financial-reports-for-a-homeschool-organization/) - I recommended a homeschool organization consider a Chart of Accounts similar to the IRS Form 990 and other nonprofit organizations.
- [Financial Reports: What and how often?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/financial-reports-what-and-how-oftern/)
- [Homeschool leader has trouble opening a checking account](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-leader-has-trouble-opening-a-checking-account/) - Advice and tips to opening a checking account for your homeschool organization.
- [Checklist for homeschool co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/checklist-for-homeschool-co-op/) - Checklist for Homeschool Organizations Applying for Tax Exempt Status.
- [Time off needed. HomeschoolCPA thanks you for your patience.](https://homeschoolcpa.com/time-off-needed-homeschoolcpa-thanks-you-for-your-patience/) - Carol Topp will be taking 1-2 weeks off work to help her daughter with a broken leg.
- [Sponsoring fundraising groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/sponsoring-fundraising-groups/) - A student group wants a homeschool group to sponsor their fundraising efforts.
- [Adding religious purpose to bylaws and Articles](https://homeschoolcpa.com/adding-religious-purpose-to-bylaws-and-articles/) - How can a homeschool group add a religious purpose to their founding documents if it was not there originally?
- [IRS lowers fees on Form 1023-EZ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-lowers-fees-on-form-1023-ez/) - IRS lowers fees on Form 1023-EZ
- [Homeschool leader collecting donations without tax exempt status.](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-leader-collecting-donations-without-tax-exempt-status/) - Homeschool organizations cannot accept tax deductible donations until they have 501c3 tax exempt status.
- [Giving receipts for donations to a homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/giving-receipts-for-donations-to-a-homeschool-group/) - What should a homeschool group do when given a donation?
- [Best of: Checking accounts for homeschool organizations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/best-of-checking-accounts-for-homeschool-organizations/) - A blog roundup on checking accounts for homeschool organizations
- [How do I create a budget for my homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-do-i-create-a-budget-for-my-homeschool-group/) - Steps to create a budget by using last year's actual spending.
- [Homeschool co-op gives "scholarships." What are the tax liabilities?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-op-gives-scholarships-what-are-the-tax-liabilities/) - What are the tax liabilities of a homeschool group giving scholarships?
- [Homeschool groups and huge fundraisers can be a bad thing!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-groups-and-huge-fundraisers-can-be-a-bad-thing/) - fundraiser can bring in so much income that it can jeopardize your 501c7 status because the fundraiser income exceeds 35% of total income.
- [Trouble filing your 990-N?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/trouble-filing-your-990-n/) - Some non-profit organizations have reported trouble trying to file the 990-N ePostcard using the new IRS system.
- [Give me your opinion!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/give-me-your-opinion/) - If you've bought one of my books, used my services, or visited my website, I'd like you to to consider joining my HomeschoolCPA Advisory Team.
- [Homeschool group not open to the public. Is that allowed?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-group-not-open-to-the-public-is-that-allowed/) - 501c3 groups serve a public good but can they limit membership to their group?
- [Opening another branch of a homeschool co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/opening-another-branch-of-a-homeschool-co-op/) - How to manage the money when a homeschool co-op has two locations.
- [Can you discount a homeschool co-op class in lieu of paying the teacher?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-you-discount-a-homeschool-co-op-class-in-lieu-of-paying-the-teacher/) - Can a homeschool organization offset a teacher's pay by giving her discount for her child to attend classes?
- [Tracking payments to homeschool co-op teachers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tracking-payments-to-homeschool-co-op-teachers/) - It's very common got homeschool co-ops and tutorial programs to ask parents to pay the teachers directly
- [Will fundraisers cause a homeschool support group to pay taxes?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/will-fundraisers-cause-a-homeschool-support-group-to-pay-taxes/) - Fund raisers may be subject to IRS taxes.
- [Best of: Insurance for homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/best-of-insurance-for-homeschool-groups/) - A roundup of the best blog posts on insurance for homeschool organizations.
- [New website for filing IRS Annual ePostcard Form 990-N](https://homeschoolcpa.com/new-website-for-filing-irs-annual-epostcard-form-990-n/) - There is a new website for filing the IRS ePostcard, Form 990-N
- [Tax breaks for education in some states](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-breaks-for-education-in-some-states/) - Some states offer tax breaks for education expenses
- [Taxes and your homeschool expenses](https://homeschoolcpa.com/taxes-and-your-homeschool-expenses/)
- [Will a nonprofit owe taxes on income from selling ads?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/will-a-nonprofit-owe-taxes-on-income-from-selling-ads/) - The IRS offers several exceptions to Unrelated Business Income Tax
- [Can a nonprofit homeschool co-op be an LLC?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-nonprofit-homeschool-co-op-be-an-llc/) - A homeschool co-op leader asks if forming an LLC or a nonprofit corporation would be better.
- [Homeschool CPA, Carol Topp returning to work part time](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-cpa-carol-topp-returning-to-work-part-time/)
- [Homeschool Leadership is Like Marriage Part 2 (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-leadership-is-like-marriage-part-2-podcast/) - Carol Topp shares insights on leadership from Hebrews Chapter 13 with a group of homeschool leaders
- [Homeschool Leadership is Like Marriage Part 1 (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-leadership-is-like-marriage-part-1-podcast/) - Carol Topp addresses a group of homeschool leaders to remind them not to try and meet everyone's expectations.
- [Converting from a homeschool support group to a full service nonprofit organizaton](https://homeschoolcpa.com/converting-from-a-homeschool-support-group-to-a-full-service-nonprofit-organizaton/) - The story of a small homeschool support group that grew into a full-fledged nonprofit organization
- [Congratulations to homeschool groups on tax exempt status!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/congratulations-to-homeschool-groups-on-tax-exempt-status/) - Several homeschool organizations were granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the IRS
- [More tips on running a homeschool co-op (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/more-tips-on-running-a-homeschool-co-op-podcast/) - Carol Topp, CPA covers more tips to starting a homeschool co-op in her podcast.
- [Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-ops-how-to-start-them-run-them-and-not-burn-out-podcast/) - This podcast episode covers tips to starting a homeschool co-op.
- [Using Paypal in a homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/using-paypal-in-a-homeschool-group/) - A discussion on using PayPal to collect fees in a homeschool group.
- [How to use another nonprofit's tax exempt status (legally!)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-use-another-nonprofits-tax-exempt-status-legally/) - Homeschool leader learns how to use the tax exempt status of another group.
- [Preparing Strong Independent Contractor Agreements](https://homeschoolcpa.com/preparing-strong-independent-contractor-agreements/) - Having a good, strong independent contractor agreement for your homeschool organizations is important.
- [Is my homeschool group considered a school?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-my-homeschool-group-considered-a-school/) - A homeschool leader wonders if her homeschool co-op can be defined as a "school."
- [What? Homeschool support groups cannot be religious?!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-homeschool-support-groups-cannot-be-religious/) - A homeschool support group leader read that her group cannot have a Statement of Faith or be religious. Is this correct?
- [Tax Exempt Status for Homeschool Support Groups (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-exempt-status-for-homeschool-support-groups-podcast/) - Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA, explains tax exempt status for homeschool support groups in her latest podcast episode.
- [Common mistakes in homeschool group bylaws](https://homeschoolcpa.com/common-mistakes-in-homeschool-group-bylaws/) - Tips on bylaws for nonprofit homeschool organizations
- [Teaching Teenagers and Recent Grads About Money (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/teaching-teenagers-and-recent-grads-about-money-podcast/) - Important money lessons to teach high school students and young adults.
- [Insurance and fundraising for  a homeschool team](https://homeschoolcpa.com/insurance-and-fundraising-for-a-homeschool-team/) - A homeschool leader has questions about insurance and fundraising for one of her teams.
- ["Is my idea a homeschool co-op or not?"](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-my-idea-a-homeschool-co-op-or-not/) - Homeschool mom has an idea for a homeschool enrichment program.
- [Can board members be responsible for a nonprofit's employer taxes?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-board-members-be-responsible-for-a-nonprofits-employer-taxes/) - If your nonprofit owes taxes or penalties as an employer, can the board be personally responsible?
- [Paying your homeschool graduation speaker](https://homeschoolcpa.com/paying-your-homeschool-graduation-speaker/) - How to pay your homeschool graduation speaker.
- [Calendar of Board Topics for Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/calendar-of-board-topics-for-homeschool-groups/) - A list of topics for your board to discuss each month.
- [Can a homeschool group give perks to board members?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-group-give-perks-to-board-members/) - Can a homeschool nonprofit give board members free tuition?
- [Can a homeschool group give discounts to a family in need?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-group-give-discounts-to-a-family-in-need/)
- [Homeschool group answers IRS questions](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-group-answers-irs-questions/) - Homeschool organizations need to have their financial information and organizing documents ready to send into the IRS when asked.
- [How much money can a homeschool group keep year to year?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-much-money-can-a-homeschool-group-keep-year-to-year/) - A homeschool leader asks about having a surplus in her support group's checking account.
- [Tax forms for a special ed homeschool teacher](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-forms-for-a-special-ed-homeschool-teacher/) - Parents wonder if they need to give any tax forms to a teacher they hired to homeschool their child.
- [Homeschool groups awarded 501c3 status in less than 10 days!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-groups-awarded-501c3-status-in-less-than-10-days/) - More homeschool organizations receive their tax exempt status from the IRS
- [Should your homeschool group be a 501c7 social club?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-your-homeschool-group-be-a-501c7-social-club/)
- [Any Tax Breaks for Homeschoolers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/any-tax-breaks-for-homeschoolers/)
- [Ask your board these question to spark discussion and planning](https://homeschoolcpa.com/ask-your-board-these-question-to-spark-discussion-and-planning/) - Does your homeschool board lack direction and forward thinking?
- [ What is the difference between a homeschool support group and a homeschool co-op?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-homeschool-support-group-and-a-homeschool-co-op/) - One difference between a homeschool co-op and support group is their tax exempt status in the eyes of the IRS.
- [HomeschoolCPA.com named one of 50 Best Accounting Blogs](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschoolcpa-com-named-one-of-50-best-accounting-blogs/) - I am pleased that HomeschoolCPA.com is named on of the 50 Best Accounting Blogs for 2014.
- [Can we get an EIN without giving a name and SSN?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-we-get-an-ein-without-giving-a-name-and-ssn/) - Homeschool leader is uncomfortable about putting her Social Security Number on her co-op's EIN application.
- [Congratulations! Another homeschool group receives tax exempt status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/congratulations-another-homeschool-group-recievs-tax-exempt-status/) - Congratulations to Christian Homeschool Organization Interact Connect Encourage (CHOICE) in South Carolina on recently receiving 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the IRS.
- [IRS approves 501c3 status for homeschool group in 2 weeks!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-approves-501c3-status-for-homeschool-group-in-2-weeks/) - The IRS is getting faster at approving 501(c)(3) tax exempt status for small nonprofits.
- [IRS grants 501c3 status to two homeschool co-ops](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-grants-501c3-status-to-two-homeschool-co-ops/) - Do you know the pros and cons of 501(c) tax exempt status? Do you know what tax exempt status could mean for your homeschool group?
- [Can our homeschool nonprofit get a new EIN to start filing the Form 990-N?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-our-homeschool-nonprofit-get-a-new-ein-to-start-filing-the-form-990-n/) - A homeschool leader wonders if getting a new id number from the IRS will solve his problems.
- [3 essential tools for homeschool leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/3-essential-tools-for-homeschool-leaders/) - Carol Topp discusses the 3 essential tools that homeschool leaders need in this video clip.
- [3 traps homeschool leaders need to avoid](https://homeschoolcpa.com/3-traps-homeschool-leaders-need-to-avoid/) - Carol Topp shares 3 traps homeschool leaders need to avoid in this video clip
- [Pros and cons of leading a homeschool co-op video](https://homeschoolcpa.com/pros-and-cons-of-leading-a-homeschool-co-op-video/) - Carol Topp discusses the pros and cons of leading a homeschool co-op and your responsibility as its leader in this video clip on Tips and Traps for Homeschool Leaders
- [Could you please give me a minute (and review my books)?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/could-you-please-give-me-a-minute-and-review-my-books/)
- [Podcasts for homeschool leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/podcasts-for-homeschool-leaders/) - Several of the podcast episodes on the Dollars and Sense Show are perfect for homeschool leaders.
- [Experienced Homeschoolers Offer Advice (podcast)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/experienced-homeschoolers-offer-advice-podcast/) - Wisdom and advice from experienced homeschool parents on the latest episode of the Dollars and Sense Show with Carol Topp
- [Will getting an EIN put us on the IRS radar?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/will-getting-an-ein-put-us-on-the-irss-radar/)
- [More homeschool organizations receive tax exempt status from the IRS](https://homeschoolcpa.com/more-homeschool-organizations-receive-tax-exempt-status-from-the-irs/) - Congratulations to two homeschool organizations that recently received tax exempt status with the IRS!
- [Scouts don't allow individual fundraising account (and neither should you!)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/scouts-dont-allow-individual-fundraising-account-and-neither-should-you/) - The Boy Scouts are no longer allowing individual fundraising accounts.
- [IRS explains the need for an easy tax exempt application](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-explains-the-need-for-an-easy-tax-exempt-application/) - Did you know the IRS recently (July 1, 2014) released a new, shorter application for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status?
- [Error in the IRS and Your Homeschool Organization book](https://homeschoolcpa.com/error-in-the-irs-and-your-homeschool-organization-book/) - Error in the IRS and Your Homeschool Organization book
- [We're not 501c3 and don't want to be!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/were-not-501c3-and-dont-want-to-be/) - A homeschool groups doesn't want to become a 501c3 organization. HomeschoolCPA Carol Topp offers alternatives.
- [Congratulations on 501c3 status to another homeschool organization!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/congratulations-on-501c3-status-to-another-homeschool-organizations/) - Two homeschool organizations received their 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the IRS.
- [Preventing child abuse in your homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/preventing-child-abuse-in-your-homeschool-group/) - Carol Topp offers some resources for preventing child abuse in your homeschool organization.
- [Congratulations on 501c3 status to two homeschool organizations!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/congratulations-on-501c3-status-to-two-homeschool-organizations/) - Two homeschool organizations received their 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the IRS.
- [Is a homeschool tutor an employee of the family who hires her?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-a-homeschool-tutor-an-employee-of-the-family-who-hires-her/) - A tutored hired to teach a homeschooled student wonders if she is am employee of the family who hired her.
- [Giving gifts to speakers and homeschool board members](https://homeschoolcpa.com/giving-gifts-to-speakers-and-homeschool-board-members/) - A homeschool support group leader asks if she should be giving gifts to speakers and board members.
- [Small homeschool groups receives official IRS Letter without 501c3 status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/official-irs-letter-without-501c3-status/)
- [Homeschool group avoids IRS tax notices](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-group-avoids-irs-tax-notices/) - a homeschool group unwisely ignores letters form the IRS claiming they owe income taxes.
- [Pinterest board helps homeschool leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/pinterest-board-helps-homeschool-leaders/) - You'll find a collection of links on the Help for Homeschool Leaders board on Pinterest.
- [Video: Annual IRS fiings for homeschool organizations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/video-annual-irs-fiings-for-homeschool-organizations/) - A short video explaining the annual IRS filings Form 990 for homeschool organizations.
- [Can 501(c)(3)s lobby against legislation?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-501c3s-lobby-against-legislation/) - A homeschool leader wonders if his 501c3 organization can lobby against legislation harmful to homeschooling.
- [What can you do when your leader is overly-controlling?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-can-you-do-when-your-leader-is-overly-controlling/) - Does your homeschool group suffer from a dominate leader? She may have founders syndrome.
- [Does your homeschool leader have founders syndrome?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-your-homeschool-leader-have-founders-syndrome/) - Many homeschool groups have dominate leaders that suffer from founders syndrome. Here's how to spot it.
- [Church requires homeschool group to have insurance](https://homeschoolcpa.com/church-requires-homeschool-group-to-have-insurance/) - What to do if your church-host requires insurance from your homeschool group
- [IRS requires homeschool support group to have "organizating documents" ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-requires-homeschool-support-group-to-have-organizating-documents/) - One homeschool support group, asks, "What are 'organizing documents' and why does the IRS require them?"
- [Homeschool group wishes to grant college scholarships](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-group-wishes-to-grant-college-scholarships/) - A homeschool organization wishes to set up a scholarship fund. Here's what they need to do.
- [How do I know if my organization has lost its tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-do-i-know-if-my-organization-has-lost-its-tax-exempt-status/)
- [IRS Proposes Form 1023-EZ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-proposes-form-1023-ez/) - The IRS is proposing a Form 1023-EZ to make applying for tax exempt status a bit easier.
- [Should my homeschool nonprofit corporation have members?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-my-homeschool-nonprofit-corporation-have-members/) - Be careful about what you are agreeing to when you check the box stating your nonprofit homeschool corporation has members.
- [Happy 10th Birthday HomeschoolCPA!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/happy-10th-birthday-homeschoolcpa/) - My service to homeschool leaders as the Homeschool CPA began 10 years ago.
- [Tax exemption for homeschool group switched by the IRS](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tax-exemption-for-homeschool-group-switched-by-the-irs/) - A homeschool group applies for one tax exempt status and the IRS switches them to another.
- [Money, Taxes and the Homeschool Family](https://homeschoolcpa.com/money-taxes-and-the-homeschool-family/) - There are several ways to earn money from your homeschool experiences.
- [Does the IRS Form 990N apply to my group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-the-irs-form-990n-apply-to-my-group/) - The IRS is now asking all nonprofit organizations to begin filing the Form 990N , even if they have not yet applied for tax exempt status
- [Any tax breaks for homeschoolers? Dollars and Sense Show #11](https://homeschoolcpa.com/dollarsandsense1/) - Any tax breaks for homeschoolers? Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA, discusses taxes and homeschooling on the Dollars and Sense Show podcast
- [Homeschool group offering field trips is lost and confused!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-group-offering-field-trips-is-lost-and-confused/) - A homeschool group wishes to comply with the laws, but is very confused!
- [Video: Nonprofit status for homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/video-nonprofit-status-for-homeschool-groups/) - A short video explaining nonprofit status for homeschool groups. I compare nonprofit status to being married!
- [Homeschool co-ops and money!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-ops-and-money/) - The ins and outs of money matters in homeschool co-ops and other issues such as fund raising!
- [What to do about homeschool co-op drop outs](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-to-do-about-homeschool-co-op-drop-outs/) - There was a discussion on the Facebook group I Am a Homeschool Group Leader on co-op drop outs. Lots of leaders shared advice.
- [5 most important, do-able tasks for homeschool nonprofit groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/5-most-important-do-able-tasks-for-homeschool-nonprofit-groups/) - Tips for homeschool groups to avoid fraud and catch mistakes.
- [Do you have to file to be tax exempt every year?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-you-have-to-file-to-be-tax-exempt-every-year/) - A homeschool support group leader wonders what forms she needs to file each year.
- [How to report income earned from teaching at a homeschool co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-to-report-income-earned-from-teaching-at-a-homeschool-co-op/) - A homeschool co-op teacher asks how she should report the money she earned this year.
- [Got donations? Confirming contributions in a homeschool organization](https://homeschoolcpa.com/got-donations-confirming-contributions-in-a-homeschool-organization/) - Is your homeschool group fortunate to have received a donation this year? It's important you you to know what your organization needs to do confirming contributions.
- [Can't we operate without IRS tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/cant-we-operate-without-irs-tax-exempt-status/)
- [Starting a nonprofit homeschool group correctly! Dollars and Sense Show # 5](https://homeschoolcpa.com/starting-a-nonprofit-homeschool-group-correctly-dollars-and-sense-show-5/) - Carol Topp discusses starting a nonprofit homeschool group correctly on her internet radio show Dollars and Sense, part of the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.
- [Unplug the Christmas Machine. Dollars and Sense Show # 4](https://homeschoolcpa.com/unplug-the-christmas-machine-dollars-and-sense-show-4-2/) - Carol Topp discusses four things children really want for Christmas on her Dollars and Sense internet radio show (podcast), part of the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.
- [What to do if you suspect embezzlement in your homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-embezzlement-in-your-homeschool-group/) - What should you do if you suspect someone is embezzling money in your homeschool group?
- [Is your homeschool co-op open to special needs students?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-your-homeschool-co-op-open-to-special-needs-students/) - HSLDA's daily radio show Homeschool Heartbeat recently addressed the issue of special needs children in homeschool co-ops.
- [Homeschool Co-ops book updated and has lower price!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-ops-book-updated-and-has-lower-price/) - A new edition of Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out has updated content and lower prices
- [Homeschoolers: It's honor copyright week! Learn what's legal and what's not!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschoolers-its-honor-copyright-week-learn-whats-legal-and-whats-not/) - Unfortunately, copyright infringement is a frequent occurrence among the homeschool community. Learn what's legal and what is not.
- [Congratulations to Equip Education on 501(c)(3) status!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/congratulations-to-equip-education-on-501c3-status/) - A homeschool organization in Florida receives IRS tax exempt status.
- [Help me pick a new cover for my Homeschool Co-ops book](https://homeschoolcpa.com/confused-over-irs-dollar-thesholds-for-tax-exempt-filing-status-3/) - Help Carol pick a new cover for her Homeschool Co-ops book.
- [Can you fund raise or accept donations as a homeschooling family?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-you-fund-raise-or-accept-donations-as-a-homeschooling-family/) - A new homeschool parents asks if she can hold a fundraiser for her homeschool expenses.
- [Updates to Homeschool Co-ops book coming soon!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/updates-to-homeschool-co-ops-book-coming-soon/) - Carol Topp's book Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out, is getting updated.
- [Three questions to ask graduated homeschool moms](https://homeschoolcpa.com/three-questions-to-ask-graduated-homeschool-moms/) - Current homeschool moms can learn a lot of us graduated homeschool moms if you ask!
- [Did you incorporate a few years ago? Better start filing forms with the IRS!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/did-you-incorporate-a-few-years-ago-better-start-filing-forms-with-the-irs/) - Homeschool organizations need to know there are deadlines to apply for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status!
- [Homeschool Co-ops (the book) helping reduce leader workload](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-ops-the-book-helping-reduce-leader-workload/) - Homeschool leader Sarah Andrews claims that my book Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out helped reduce her workload!
- [ Can you set up homeschooling as a business and get tax deductions?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-you-set-up-homeschooling-as-a-business-and-get-tax-deductions/) - A business owner asks the steps to set up homeschooling as a business and deduct the homeschool expenses.
- [Fundraising only with in your membership has advantages](https://homeschoolcpa.com/fundraising-only-with-in-your-membership-has-advantages/) - Most states regulate nonprofit organizations that fund raise from the public.
- [Homeschool group waiting to file for 501(c)(3) status..what are they?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/waiting-to-file-for-501c3-status-what-are-we/) - What is a homeschool group before they apply for tax exempt status? Are they a business?
- [All nonprofits need to file a 990N every year (or else!) ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/all-nonprofits-need-to-file-a-990n-every-year-or-else/) - All nonprofits need to file the 990N each year or it will be unpleasant when to apply for tax exempt status.
- [Are homeschool groups supposed to file the IRS Form 990N?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-homeschool-groups-supposed-to-file-the-irs-form-990n/) - The IRS would like all nonprofit including homeschool support groups to be filing the Form 990N postcard.
- ["Incorporate yourself and write off homeschool expenses." Really?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/incorporate-yourself-and-write-off-homeschool-expenses-really/) - A homeschool parent is advised to incorporate herself to write off homeschool expenses. Is that possible?
- [Will being an Amazon affiliate cause tax problems for a homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/will-being-an-amazon-affiliate-cause-tax-problems-for-a-homeschool-group/) - The IRS taxes charities for unrelated businesses, like money earned from affiliate programs.
- [Where to find a sample teacher agreement for a homeschool co-op?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/where-to-find-a-sample-teacher-agreement-for-a-homeschool-co-op/) - A homeschool leader hopes to find a sample teacher agreement to follow.
- [How can a homeschool mom redeem BoxTops?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-can-a-homeschool-mom-redeem-boxtops/) - A homeschool parents asks how she can redeem her Box Tops for cash.
- [Mouring the loss of homeschool pioneer Debbie Strayer](https://homeschoolcpa.com/mouring-the-loss-of-homeschool-pioneer-debbie-strayer/)
- [IRS addresses nonprofit scandal with Q&A](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-addresses-nonprofit-scandal-with-qa/) - The IRS released a press release addressing common questions asked about the scandal involving the tax exempt application by several nonprofit organizations.
- [Tips on filing the IRS Form 1023](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tips-on-filing-the-irs-form-1023/) - HomeschoolCPA offers some tips on filing the IRS Form 1023 Application for 501c3 Tax Exempt Status
- [Homeschool group elections and spouses on the team](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-group-elections-and-spouses-on-the-team/) - A homeschool leader asks if group leaders need to be elected or appointed.
- [Homeschool co-op teachers not returning curriculum. What to do?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-op-teachers-not-returning-curriculum-what-to-do/) - A homeschool co-op leader struggles with getting curriculum returned to the group.
- [Teacher hired to teach homeschooled children asks about taxes](https://homeschoolcpa.com/teacher-hired-to-teach-homeschooled-children-asks-about-taxes/) - A teacher has been asked to teach homeschooled children and asks about her taxes.
- [Does permanent leadership work in a homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-permanent-leadrship-work-in-a-homeschool-group/) - A homeschool leader asks if there need to be a limit to how many times that person can serve on a homeschool group's board.
- [Board turnover may mean the purpose of the homeschool group could change](https://homeschoolcpa.com/board-turnover-may-mean-the-purpose-of-the-homeschool-group-could-change/) - A homeschool leader is concerned that allowing frequent turnover of her board will result in a change of the group's purpose.
- [Can we start running our homeschool co-op before we apply for tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-we-start-running-our-homeschool-co-op-before-we-apply-for-tax-exempt-status/) - A homeschool leader wants to start a co-op but needs to save up the money to apply for tax exempt status.
- [Crackdown on using Independent Contractors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/crackdown-on-using-independent-contractors/) - The Department of Labor is considering requiring businesses (and that would include nonprofits) to give every Independent contractor a "Right to Know" document explaining why they are not classified as employees.
- [When you are criticized for being a homeschool leader](https://homeschoolcpa.com/when-you-are-critizczed-for-being-a-homeschool-leader/) - Denise Hyde of the Homeschool Group Leader blog shares how she dealt with the sting of criticism.
- [Not ready for 501c3 status. What's an intermediate step?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/not-ready-for-501c3-status-whats-an-intermediate-step/) - A homeschool group is not yet ready to apply for 501c3 tax exempt status. What should they do now?
- [Child abuse in your homeschool group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/child-abuse-in-your-homeschool-group/) - What should we do if we suspect child abuse in our homeschool group?
- [How can you ask a member to leave your homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-can-you-ask-a-member-to-leave-your-homeschool-group/) - A homeschool leader gets advice on how to dismiss a member.
- [Can a homeschool group self-declare 501c7 Social Club status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-group-self-declare-501c7-social-club-status/) - A homeschool leaders looks for official IRS statement on 501c7 social club status.
- [Who owns a nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/who-owns-a-nonprofit/) - A homeschool leader asks who owns a nonprofit?
- [Filing Form 990 retroactively](https://homeschoolcpa.com/filing-form-990-retroactively/)
- [No receipts for expenses can get you in trouble!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/no-receipts-for-expenses-can-get-you-in-trouble/)
- [Handling supply fees in a co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/handling-supply-fees-in-a-co-op/) - A homeschool leader asks for help in setting the supply fees for her co-op.
- [Group over the $5K limit. What to do?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/group-over-the-5k-limit-what-to-do/) - A homeschool leader wonders what are her choices for her group that bring in more than $5,000/year.
- [More Parents Opting for Homeschooling ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/more-parents-opting-for-homeschooling/) - Carol Topp is quoted talking about homeschool co-ops and all the opportunities available to homeschoolers in this article from EpochTimes.
- [Can we "self proclaim" tax exempt status?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-we-self-proclaim-tax-exempt-status/) - The IRS explains that 501(c)(7) social clubs do not have to file an application to be considered tax exempt:
- [Box Tops now requires 501c3 status for homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/box-tops-now-requires-501c3-status-for-homeschool-groups/) - Box Tops for Education now requires homeschool groups to have 501c3 tax exempt status with the IRS in order to participate.
- [Questions on taxes, incorporation and leaving a group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/questions-on-taxes-incorporation-and-leaving-a-group/) - A homeschool leader has questions about taxes, incorporation and leaving a group.
- [Have you figured out what type of organizations you are?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/have-you-figured-out-what-type-of-organizations-you-are/) - A visual picture of homeschool nonprofit organizations
- [Does a Release of Liability Agreement really count for anything? ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/does-a-release-of-liability-agreement-really-count-for-anything/) - A homeschool leaders wonders if the waivers her group uses are really helpful.
- [Co-op Policy Pop Quiz!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/co-op-policy-pop-quiz/) - My homeschool co-op created a quiz to explain our policies.
- [Can a board appoint members without a vote?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-board-appoint-members-without-a-vote/) - A new homeschool leader asks several questions about appointing board members and if members need to be allowed to vote.
- [What to do with a surplus of cash?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-to-do-with-a-surplus-of-cash/)
- [Public school teacher wants to teach in a homeschool co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/public-school-teacher-wants-to-teach-in-a-homeschool-co-op/) - An experienced public school teacher wants to work in a homeschool co-op instead. What does she need to know?
- [Planning a Support Group Meeting](https://homeschoolcpa.com/planning-a-support-group-meeting/) - 6 suggestions for someone planning a support group meeting, especially one that focuses on work and homeschooling.
- [Support Group Idea: Homeschool and Working Mom](https://homeschoolcpa.com/support-group-idea-homeschool-and-working-mom/) - Lots of homeschool moms homeschool and work, some outside the home and some run their own-home-based businesses.
- [Search this website](https://homeschoolcpa.com/search-this-website/) - I've added a new feature to help you find what you need here at HomeschoolCPA.com.
- [Congratulations to BCHE on 501(c)(3) status!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/congratulations-to-bche-on-501c3-status/) - A homeschool organization in TN receives IRS tax exempt status.
- [IRS Provides Template For Employee vs. Contractor ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-provides-template-for-employee-vs-contractor/) - The IRS recently issued a template focused on evaluating employee of independent contractor status.
- [Should my homeschool group file as an LLC?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-my-homeschool-group-file-as-an-llc/) - Does limited liability status for a homeschool co-op make sense?
- [Insurance quote?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/insurance-quote/) - A homeschool leader is looking for an insurance quote for her homeschool co-op
- [Can a homeschool be tax exempt and obtain grants?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-a-homeschool-be-tax-exempt-and-obtain-grants/)
- [Is my homeschool a nonprofit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-my-homeschool-a-nonprofit/) - A leader is confused when her state asks if her homeschool filed for nonprofit tax exempt status.
- [Congratulations: Another homeschool group receives 501c3 status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/congratulations-another-homeschool-group-receives-501c3-status/) - Congratulations to Eclectic Teaching Consortium (ETC) of Arkansas on receiving 501(c)(3) tax exempt status form the IRS! The IRS received approved their application in only 32 days! That's fast for the IRS!
- [Homeschool Segue: Homeschool Event Management](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-segue-homeschool-event-management/) - HSsegue is an online tool to help find and organize homeschool events. Your homeschool group can have a private page to upload files, post events, hold discussions, etc:
- [Co-op burnout? Try a hybrid class](https://homeschoolcpa.com/co-op-burnout-try-a-hybrid-class/)
- [Don't throw away tax exempt status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/dont-throw-away-tax-exempt-status/)
- [Do not call a fee discount a scholarship](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-not-call-a-fee-discount-a-scholarship/) - Homeschool co-ops frequently call fee discounts "scholarships." That is the wrong word to use.
- [Another homeschool group awarded 501c3 tax exempt status!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/another-homeschool-group-awarded-501c3-tax-exempt-status/) - Congratulations to Hartsville Home Educators of South Carolina on recieving 501(c)(3) tax exempt status for the IRS!!
- [Can homeschoolers take the $250 educator tax credit?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-homeschoolers-take-the-250-educator-tax-credit/) - I do not recommend that homeschool parents take the Educators Expense deduction.
- [Opening a checking account shouldn't be this expensive!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/opening-a-checking-account-shouldnt-be-this-expensive/) - A homeschool group finds it costs $95 to open a checking account
- [Lower price on Money Management ebook](https://homeschoolcpa.com/lower-price-on-money-management-ebook/) - HoemschoolCPA Carol Topp has lowered the price of her ebook Money Management in a Homeschool organization.
- [IRS pushes to reclassify independent contractors as employees](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-pushes-to-reclassify-independent-contractors-as-employees/)
- [Should your homeschool group be an LLC?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/should-your-homeschool-group-be-an-llc/)
- [Unplug the Christmas machine](https://homeschoolcpa.com/unplug-the-christmas-machine/)
- [What tax forms do I file for a homeschool co-op?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-tax-forms-do-i-file-for-a-homeschool-co-op/)
- [Seven Sins (and more) of Board Members](https://homeschoolcpa.com/seven-sins-and-more-of-board-members/)
- [Using Facebook for your homeschool group?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/using-facebook-for-your-homeschool-group/)
- [Homeschool Support Group asks: Am I doing everything legally?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-support-group-asks-am-i-doing-everything-legally/)
- [An alternative to a full audit](https://homeschoolcpa.com/an-alternative-to-a-full-audit/)
- [Congratulations to MEC on 501c3 tax exempt status!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/congratulations-to-mec-on-501c3-tax-exempt-status/)
- [Helpful links](https://homeschoolcpa.com/helpful-links/)
- [Getting people to help in a co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/getting-people-to-help-in-a-co-op/)
- [New article on homeschool support groups and the IRS](https://homeschoolcpa.com/support-groups-and-the-irs/)
- [Teaching Kids About Money radio interview](https://homeschoolcpa.com/teaching-kids-about-money-radio-interview/)
- [Can we accept donations from Paypal and Google checkout](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-we-accept-donations-from-paypal-and-google-checkout/)
- [Where does a homeschool leader go for support?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/where-does-a-homeschool-leader-go-for-support/)
- [Carnival of Homeschooling-One Thousand Gifts](https://homeschoolcpa.com/carnival-of-homeschooling-one-thousand-gifts/)
- [Tragic loss](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tragic-loss/)
- [Blog Carnival: All Things Austen](https://homeschoolcpa.com/blog-carnival-all-things-austen/)
- [Audits: should your group be doing them?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/audits-should-your-group-be-doing-them/)
- [Congratulations on 501(c)(3) tax exempt status!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/congratulations-on-501c3-tax-exempt-status/)
- [Box Tops for Homeschoolers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/box-tops-for-homeschoolers/)
- [Can I homeschool a friend's child?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/can-i-homeschool-a-friends-child/)
- [Homeschool Business and Entrepreneur Directory (FREE!)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-business-and-entrepreneur-directory-free/)
- [HomeschoolCPA ebooks mentioned by HSLDA](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschoolcpa-ebooks-mentioned-by-hslda/)
- [Finding a Local Homeschool Co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/finding-a-local-homeschool-co-op/)
- [5 Ways a Homeschool Co-op Can Benefit Your Child](https://homeschoolcpa.com/5-ways-a-homeschool-co-op-can-benefit-your-child/)
- [Lessons from a goose on leadership](https://homeschoolcpa.com/lessons-from-a-goose-on-leadership/)
- [Educator Tax Deduction for Homeschoolers?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/educator-tax-deduction-for-homeschoolers/)
- [Homeschooling as a home-based business](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschooling-as-a-home-based-business/)
- [New article: Easy Fund Raisers for Homeschool Groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/new-article-easy-fund-raisers-for-homeschool-groups/)
- [Hold a Homeschool Cotillion](https://homeschoolcpa.com/hold-a-homeschool-cotillion/)
- [Fundraising success story](https://homeschoolcpa.com/fundraising-success-story/)
- [The IRS and Fund Raising](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-irs-and-fund-raising/)
- [Update on the IRS and Booster Club Fundraising](https://homeschoolcpa.com/update-on-the-irs-and-booster-club-fundraising/)
- [Do liability waivers really protect homeschool leaders?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/do-liability-waivers-really-protect-homeschool-leaders/)
- [The benefits of a board to avoid burn out](https://homeschoolcpa.com/the-benefits-of-a-board-to-avoid-burn-out/)
- [What does the IRS mean by not allowing "private benefit" in a fund raiser?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/what-does-the-irs-mean-by-not-allowing-private-benefit-in-a-fund-raiser/)
- [Co-ops help with socialization of homeschooled children](https://homeschoolcpa.com/co-ops-help-with-socialization-of-homeschooled-children/)
- [Homeschool Co-ops now avaliable at Rainbow Resource](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-ops-now-avaliable-at-rainbow-resource/)
- [Homeschool co-op teachers influence the future!](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-op-teachers-influence-the-future/)
- [Hosting a booth at county fair makes history](https://homeschoolcpa.com/hosting-a-booth-at-county-fair-makes-history/)
- [Special at The Old Schoolhouse magazine](https://homeschoolcpa.com/special-at-the-old-schoolhouse-magazine/)
- [Plan a summer mini music co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/plan-a-summer-mini-music-co-op/)
- [IRS starts revoking tax exempt status May 17](https://homeschoolcpa.com/irs-starts-revoking-tax-exempt-status-may-17/)
- [Insurance for homeschool sports ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/insurance-for-homeschool-sports/)
- [A lesson in leadership from Moses](https://homeschoolcpa.com/a-lesson-in-leadership-from-moses/)
- [Homeschool co-ops come in many sizes](https://homeschoolcpa.com/homeschool-co-ops-come-in-many-sizes/)
- [Money Myths That Trip Up Homeschoolers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/money-myths-that-trip-up-homeschoolers/)
- [Are You Burning Out?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/are-you-burning-out/)
- [Is insurance needed for small homeschool groups?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/is-insurance-needed-for-small-homeschool-groups/)
- [Three kinds of insurance for homeschool groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/three-kinds-of-insurance-for-homeschool-groups/)
- [Conflict and Leaving a Homeschool Group](https://homeschoolcpa.com/conflict-and-dismissing-a-family-from-a-homeschool-group/)
- [How do homeschool groups identify their status as a public charity?](https://homeschoolcpa.com/how-do-homeschool-groups-identify-their-status-as-a-public-charity/)
- [Resolve Conflict: Take a PAUSE](https://homeschoolcpa.com/resolve-conflict-take-a-pause/)
- [A happy co-op member](https://homeschoolcpa.com/a-happy-co-op-member/)
- [Seven Vital Tools for Every Homeschool Leader](https://homeschoolcpa.com/seven-vital-tools-for-every-homeschool-leader/)
- [Insurance for a homeschool sports program](https://homeschoolcpa.com/insurance-for-a-homeschool-sports-program/)

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- [Thank you- Business Q&A for CC Directors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/business-qa-for-cc-directors/dwnldbizqaforccdir/)
- [Thank you- Taxes for Homeschool Business Owners](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/taxes-for-homeschool-business-owners/dwnldtaxes4bizowners/)
- [Board Training](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/webinars/board-training/)
- [Homeschool Organization Board Manual](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/board-member-manual/) - A board manual for homeschool organizations.
- [Taxes for CC Directors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/taxes-for-cc-directors/) - A new book for Classical Conversations directors explaining taxes, record keeping, paying tutors and a whole lot more!
- [Bookkeeping Spreadsheet](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/taxes-for-cc-directors/bookkeeping-spreadsheet/) - A bookkeeping spreadsheet for CC directors
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- [Bookkeepers for Homeschool Organizations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/services/consultation/bookkeepers-for-homeschool-organizations/)
- [501c3 Tax Exempt Status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/services/501c3-tax-exempt-status/) - Contact HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp, CPA, for assistance in applying for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status for your homeschool organization
- [Services](https://homeschoolcpa.com/services/) - HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp offers several services to homeschool support group and co-op leaders
- [Sample Documents](https://homeschoolcpa.com/leader-tools/sample-documents/)
- [Checklist for nonprofit tax exempt status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/leader-tools/checklist-for-nonprofit-tax-exempt-status/) - A checklist of steps for homeschool organizations applying for tax exempt status
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- [Articles for Homeschool Leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/leader-tools/articles/) - Helpful articles from HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp, for homeschool support group and co-op leaders on taxes, IRS, and running a nonprofit organization.
- [About](https://homeschoolcpa.com/about-2/)
- [501c3 Application Webinar](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/webinars/501c3-application/)
- [Create a Nonprofit Webinar](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/webinars/create-a-nonprofit-webinar/)
- [Business Q&A for CC Directors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/business-qa-for-cc-directors/)
- [Video Gallery](https://homeschoolcpa.com/blog/videogallery/) - Collections of videos by HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp on homeschool organizations, co-ops, nonprofit status, the IRS and managing a homeschool group.
- [Books and Webinars](https://homeschoolcpa.com/books-and-webinars/)
- [Thank you-501c3 Application webinar](https://homeschoolcpa.com/thankyouirsfilingswebinar/)
- [Webinars](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/webinars/)
- [Ebooks from HomeschoolCPA](https://homeschoolcpa.com/affiliate-sales-2/ebooks-sales-page/)
- [Reinstate revoked tax exempt status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/services/reinstate-revoked-tax-exempt-status/) - Carol Topp CPA can help nonprofit organizations get their revoked tax exempt status reinstated.
- [Review IRS forms](https://homeschoolcpa.com/services/501c3-tax-exempt-status/reviewirsreturns/)
- [DIY 1023 Resources](https://homeschoolcpa.com/services/501c3-tax-exempt-status/diy-1023-resources/)
- [Resources](https://homeschoolcpa.com/leader-tools/) - HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp, has several helpful books, articles and resources for homeschool support group and co-op leaders
- [Book Store](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/)
- [Email sign up](https://homeschoolcpa.com/email-sign-up/)
- [Thank you- 3 webinar set](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/webinars/thankyou3webinarset/)
- [Thank you-Create a Nonprofit Webinar](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/webinars/thankyoucreatenp/)
- [Thank you-ABCs Webinar](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/webinar-videos/thankyouabcs11819/)
- [Thank you-501c3 Application webinar](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/webinar-videos/thankyou501c3appwebinar/)
- [Thank you-IRS and State Filings webinar](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/webinars/thankyoufilingswebinar/)
- [Standard Nonprofit Accounting Format for Financial Statements](https://homeschoolcpa.com/standard-nonprofit-format/)
- [Cincinnati Area Homeschool Co-ops and Programs](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/homeschool-co-ops/cincinnati-area-co-ops/) - List of Cincinnati, Ohio area homeschool co-ops
- [Cart](https://homeschoolcpa.com/cart/)
- [Checkout](https://homeschoolcpa.com/checkout/)
- [Blog](https://homeschoolcpa.com/blog-2/)
- [Home](https://homeschoolcpa.com/home-2/)
- [Money Management in a Homeschool Organization book](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/managing-a-homeschool-organization/)
- [The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization book](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/501c3-tax-exempt-status/)
- [Homeschool Co-ops: the book](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/homeschool-co-ops/) - Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out by Carol Topp, CPA
- [Bookkeeping Spreadsheet download](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/taxes-for-cc-directors/bookkeeping-spreadsheet/spreadsheet-download/)
- [Podcast](https://homeschoolcpa.com/blog/podcast/) - The podcast will be focused on helping homeschool leaders and businesses run their programs legally and successfully.
- [Q & A for Leaders ebook](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/q-a-for-leaders/)
- [Homeschool Co-ops Electronic Version](https://homeschoolcpa.com/bookstore/homeschool-co-ops/homeschool-co-ops-electronic-version/)

## Pricing Tables

- [Tax Exempt Application](https://homeschoolcpa.com/pricing-table/tax-exempt-application/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Boards](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/boards/)
- [Burn Out](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/burn-out/)
- [Co-ops](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/co-ops/)
- [Communication](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/communication/)
- [EINs and Names](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/eins-and-names/)
- [Fund raising](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/fund-raising/)
- [Insurance](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/insurance/)
- [IRS Issues](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/irs-issues/)
- [Money & Budgets](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/money-budgets/)
- [Nonprofit status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/nonprofit-status/)
- [Paying workers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/paying-workers/)
- [Volunteers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/volunteers/)
- [Homeschooling Helps](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/homeschooling-helps/)
- [Podcast](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/podcast-radio-show/)
- [Tax exempt status revoked](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/tax-status-revoked/)
- [Videos](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/videos/)
- [501(c)(3) status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/category/501c3-status/)

## Tags

- [501c3](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/501c3/)
- [Add new tag](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/add-new-tag/)
- [checking accounts](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/checking-accounts/)
- [co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/co-op/)
- [conflict](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/conflict/)
- [EIN](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/ein/)
- [Hiring workers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/hiring-workers/)
- [homeschool](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/homeschool/)
- [IRS](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/irs/)
- [leader](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/leader/)
- [leaders](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/leaders/)
- [Paypal](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/paypal/)
- [Quickbooks](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/quickbooks/)
- [sports](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/sports/)
- [start up](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/start-up/)
- [taxes](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/taxes/)
- [tax exempt](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/tax-exempt/)
- [non profit](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/non-profit/)
- [independent contractor](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/independent-contractor/)
- [accounting](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/accounting/)
- [audit](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/audit/)
- [990N](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/990n/)
- [liability](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/liability/)
- [LLC](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/llc/)
- [UBIT](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/ubit/)
- [Educator deduction](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/educator-deduction/)
- [990](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/990/)
- [support groups](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/support-groups/)
- [501(c)(7)](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/501c7/)
- [Carol Topp](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/carol-topp/)
- [paying teacher](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/paying-teacher/)
- [Box Tops](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/box-tops/)
- [Social club](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/social-club/)
- [gift](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/gift/)
- [member](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/member/)
- [private tuor](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/private-tuor/)
- [governess](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/governess/)
- [private tutor](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/private-tutor/)
- [teaching other children](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/teaching-other-children/)
- [reimbursement](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/reimbursement/)
- [money](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/money/)
- [elections](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/elections/)
- [1099MISC](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/1099misc/)
- [Form 1023](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/form-1023/)
- [tax deductions](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/tax-deductions/)
- [homeschooling](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/homeschooling/)
- [incorporation](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/incorporation/)
- [donations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/donations/)
- [tax credit](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/tax-credit/)
- [treasurer](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/treasurer/)
- [fundraising](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/fundraising/)
- [podcast](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/podcast/)
- [radio](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/radio/)
- [Dollars and Sense](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/dollars-and-sense/)
- [Dollars and Sense Show](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/dollars-and-sense-show/)
- [Money Management](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/money-management/)
- [fraud](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/fraud/)
- [lost tax exempt status](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/lost-tax-exempt-status/)
- [corporation](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/corporation/)
- [lobbying](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/lobbying/)
- [scholarship](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/scholarship/)
- [Form 1023-EZ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/form-1023-ez/)
- [church](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/church/)
- [Video clips](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/video-clips/)
- [video](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/video/)
- [compensation](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/compensation/)
- [software](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/software/)
- [bylaws](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/bylaws/)
- [fiscal sponsorship](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/fiscal-sponsorship/)
- [homescho](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/homescho/)
- [Boards](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/boards/)
- [Fund raising](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/fund-raising/)
- [Insurance](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/insurance/)
- [Money & Budgets](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/money-budgets/)
- [Paying workers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/paying-workers/)
- [Volunteers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/volunteers/)
- [Burn Out](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/burn-out/)
- [religious](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/religious/)
- [1023-EZ](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/1023-ez/)
- [W-9](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/w-9/)
- [1099-MISC](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/1099-misc/)
- [private foundation](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/private-foundation/)
- [employees](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/employees/)
- [accounting software](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/accounting-software/)
- [micro school](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/micro-school/)
- [childcare](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/childcare/)
- [daycare](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/daycare/)
- [teachers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/teachers/)
- [overtime](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/overtime/)
- [invoice](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/invoice/)
- [in-kind](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/in-kind/)
- [classes](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/classes/)
- [Classical Conversations](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/classical-conversations/)
- [school](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/school/)
- [tutors](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/tutors/)
- [Gifts](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/gifts/)
- [Scrip](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/scrip/)
- [graduation](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/graduation/)
- [microschool](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/microschool/)
- [government](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/government/)
- [state reports](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/state-reports/)
- [background check](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/background-check/)
- [benevolence](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/benevolence/)
- [charity](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/charity/)
- [lawsuit](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/lawsuit/)
- [bank](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/bank/)
- [field trip](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/field-trip/)
- [embezzlement](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/embezzlement/)
- [rent](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/rent/)
- [football](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/football/)
- [refunds](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/refunds/)
- [529](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/529/)
- [safety](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/safety/)
- [children](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/children/)
- [burnout](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/burnout/)
- [990-N](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/990-n/)
- [CPA](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/cpa/)
- [teacher](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/teacher/)
- [tuition](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/tuition/)
- [conflict of interest](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/conflict-of-interest/)
- [risk](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/risk/)
- [sales tax](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/sales-tax/)
- [pro bono](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/pro-bono/)
- [hybrid](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/hybrid/)
- [duties](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/duties/)
- [webinar](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/webinar/)
- [reimbursements](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/reimbursements/)
- [discount](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/discount/)
- [tutor](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/tutor/)
- [bookkeeping](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/bookkeeping/)
- [expenses](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/expenses/)
- [homeschool teachers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/homeschool-teachers/)
- [business](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/business/)
- [classical](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/classical/)
- [compliance](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/compliance/)
- [property tax](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/property-tax/)
- [inurement](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/inurement/)
- [indemnification](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/indemnification/)
- [special needs](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/special-needs/)
- [self declare](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/self-declare/)
- [tiny](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/tiny/)
- [child abuse](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/child-abuse/)
- [protect](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/protect/)
- [tax exempt 501c3](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/tax-exempt-501c3/)
- [nonprofit](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/nonprofit/)
- [Advertising](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/advertising/)
- [COVED-19](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/coved-19/)
- [COVID-19](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/covid-19/)
- [nonprofit board](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/nonprofit-board/)
- [CC](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/cc/)
- [budget](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/budget/)
- [fiscal sponsor](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/fiscal-sponsor/)
- [homeschool co-op](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/homeschool-co-op/)
- [pandemic pod](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/pandemic-pod/)
- [covid](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/covid/)
- [homeschool leader](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/homeschool-leader/)
- [PMA](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/pma/)
- [508](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/508/)
- [1099-K](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/1099-k/)
- [employee](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/employee/)
- [IC](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/ic/)
- [workers](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/workers/)
- [HEAV](https://homeschoolcpa.com/tag/heav/)