Gammon & Grange, P.C.

The Department of Labor's New Rule, raising the salary threshold for exempt employees, is being challenged.

Executive salaries at nonprofit organizations have long been a regulatory concern of the IRS. Now, it appears that states are taking an active role in their regulation as well.

Small nonprofits that were affected by the automatic revocation of their tax-exempt status, have until December 31, 2012, to apply for the retroactive reinstatment.

The time has come when most employers, health plans, and health insurance issuers must determine whether they are subject to, or qualifty for exemption from, the requirements of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

People have been so focused on the mandate to purchase insurance under Obamacare that they have overlooked a small business tax credit also included in the bill. The small business health care tax credit was included to incentivize small employers to provide health insurance coverage to their employees.

With the Supreme Court's decision that the Affordable Care Act was constitutional, faith-based organizations and businesses must decide in the next month whether they are going to comply with the ACA Regulations, seek to qualify for one of the limited exemptions, or refuse to comply at all.

The Franciscan University of Steubenville became the first university to cease offering health insurance to its students in response to what has become known as the "HHS Mandate."

Benefit Corporations are a new type of corporation, with the goal is to maximize societal benefits rather than profits.

A recent Tax Court ruling demonstrates how not adhering to the strict content requirements for charitable contribution acknowledgements can result in problems for both donors and charities.

Charities need to protect their intellectual property, including their names and logos.

In the age of social networking, companies need to ensure their policies do not run afoul of an employee's rights.

Recent Executive Order issued by President Obama contains few changes from previous Executive Order issued by President Bush.

Charities must abide by state solicitation laws.

PPACA provides tax credit to small employers that pay for employees' health insurance.

Virtual congregation is not sufficient.

Religious organization may use religious criteria in employment decisions.

Smaller charities have until October of 2010 to file information returns.

Nonprofits with unpopular views may find access to government grants or public venues more difficult.

A charity should follow prudent business practices in implementing a mobile giving program.

Supreme Court decision could affect nonprofits providing international aid.

A high profile gift may become problematic if a donor's reputation is later damaged.

Unpaid internships may violate state and federal wage and hour laws in certain circumstances. Nonprofits are not exempt.

Health care reform legislation includes several items affecting hospitals, as well as other nonprofit organizations.

This article summarizes provisions of the HIRE Act, Pub. L. 111-147, which provide tax incentives for employers to hire unemployed individuals during 2010.

This article identifies drafting alternatives charitable estate planners should consider during the federal estate tax hiatus.