Nonprofit Outside General Counsel & Compliance
Over the past 20 years, Nonprofit Solutions Law, P.C. has helped countless organizations reinstate their tax-exempt status, abate tax penalties, and become compliant with state and federal regulations. We are here to help no matter how big or small the compliance issue.
Legal Counsel
Our team serves as outside general counsel for many nonprofit organizations as they navigate a wide range of legal issues. From short-term support for a minor issue to longer-term needs, our team can help you assess the issue and determine the best course of action.
Reinstatement of Tax-Exempt Status
Sometimes a nonprofit loses their tax-exempt status due to failure to file their annual Form 990 tax return or other violations of federal guidelines. In these situations, we can help guide an organization through the reinstatement process and ensure all forms are filed correctly to get back in compliance.
Tax Abatements
When a nonprofit organization incorrectly files their initial IRS paperwork or receives a fine or penalty due to inaccurate annual reports, we can help the organization work with the IRS to correct the filings and potentially reduce the taxes or penalties. We can help your organization remain in good standing with the IRS and state taxing agencies.
Misappropriation or Embezzlement
A nonprofit’s financial policies and practices are designed to reduce risk and prevent issues like embezzlement or misappropriation of funds, but sometimes it still happens, either because the organization didn’t follow their policies or because one person had too much control. Issues of embezzlement may require legal action against the individual, as well as additional reporting to the IRS and other federal and state agencies. Our team is here to help advise organizational leadership on necessary legal steps to take to report and manage issues of embezzlement or misappropriation of funds.
