A plain-language, practical, and easy-to-use reference that you'll turn to again and again to get the answers you need to avoid potential tax problems and take advantage of the untapped opportunities available to your association. Written for association executives and their advisers, this book will provide the nontax professional with a good grasp of the unique and complex federal tax laws that can have a significant impact on the day-to-day activities of your association. This second edition expands on the original with considerable new and updated material. Some of the topics covered in the new edition include:

Tax-exemption standards and requirements for 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) organizations

Unrelated business income tax

Lobbying and political activities

Private inurement and private benefit

Combinations and alliances among and between nonprofits and for-profits

Reporting, filing, notice, and disclosure requirements

Employee versus independent contractors

The book also includes an invaluable appendix of model legal documents, including a royalty agreement for endorsements, corporate sponsorship agreement, chapter affiliation agreement, consulting agreement, logo license agreements, and more.

(2013, 208 pages, paperback, ISBN 978-0-88034-369-5)