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How Can Your Homeschool Group Feel Like a Community?
One of the best things about being in a homeschool group is the community of support you can receive. But do you know how to build a sense of community? In this short podcast episode (15 minutes) Carol Topp, the…
What’s the Best Size for a Homeschool Group Board?
Do you wonder if your homeschool group leadership team is too large or too small? What is the best size to be? In this short podcast episode (17 minutes) Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, interviews homeschool leader Angela Weaver. Angela…
Boards, Burnout and Bylaws: Leadership Tips from a Homeschool Leader
Ever wish you could just sit down with another homeschool leader who understands you and your issues? In this short podcast episode (15 minutes) Carol Topp, the HomeschoolCPA, interviews homeschool leader Angela Weaver. Angela runs a large group in…
Does a Nonprofit Need to File Any Tax Returns Before They Apply for Tax Exempt Status?
Does a nonprofit need to file a tax return before they receive tax exempt status? Yes, the IRS requires organizations to file information returns before they apply for tax exempt status. Here’s what the IRS website states: Tax Law…
What is Unrelated Business Income or UBIT?
A nonprofit group may raise a lot of money from fund raising. These fundraisers could be so successful the leaders may wonder if the homeschool group owes anything to the government in taxes. For the most part, fund raising…
Is My Homeschool Group Required to Have 501c3 Tax Exempt Status?
Some homeschool groups are very small and are not interested in the benefits of 501 c3 tax exempt status such as accepting donations or doing fundraising. Do these small homeschool groups really need 501c3 tax exempt status? No. They…
When Applying for an EIN, They Want my 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? Someone (the “responsible party”) must…
Should Your Homeschool Group Be An LLC?
Should a 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? In this short podcast episode…