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Case of the Week
Exit Strategies for Real Estate Investors, Part 6
July 11, 2025
Karl was a man with the golden touch. Throughout his life, it seemed every investment idea that he touched turned...
Exit Strategies for Real Estate Investors, Part 5
July 4, 2025
Karl was a man with the golden touch. Throughout his life, it seemed every investment idea that he touched turned...
Exit Strategies for Real Estate Investors, Part 4
June 27, 2025
Karl was a man with the golden touch. Throughout his life, it seemed every investment idea that he touched turned...

Washington News
Charitable Planning in July
July 4, 2025
July is a great month to consider plans for charitable gifts in 2025. These gifts could include an IRA charitable...
National Taxpayer Advocate Calls the Tax Season a Measured Success
June 27, 2025
Each year, the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) reviews the tax filing season and publishes a report with findings and objectives...
Energy Credits Available for 2025
June 20, 2025
The House and Senate are working on a major tax bill. Both the House and Senate propose allowing energy credits...

Article of the Month
Charitable Galas and Auctions, Part 1
July 1, 2025
Fundraising is one of the most important responsibilities for a nonprofit because public donations fund the nonprofit’s causes. An exciting...
Generational Charitable Giving, Part 2
June 1, 2025
Charitable giving is a powerful tool for individuals of all ages and income levels who want to make a philanthropic...
Generational Charitable Giving, Part 1
May 1, 2025
A common misconception about charitable giving is that it is only for retired or wealthy donors. But charitable giving is...
Private Letter Rulings
Religious School Exempt From Filing Form 990
July 4, 2025
Organization is a nonprofit educational organization described in section 501(c)(3) and classified as a public charity under sections 509(a)(1) and...
Proposed Transfer Constitutes Unusual Grant
June 27, 2025
Organization made a written request to recognize a proposed transfer from another organization with a similar charitable mission as an...
Extension to Allocate GSTT Exemption Granted
June 20, 2025
Donor’s spouse established three irrevocable trusts for the benefit the spouse’s descendants. Donor relied on an accounting firm to prepare...