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What Are Articles of Organization?

When structuring your business, you must follow each entity’s formation requirements, such as registering with your state, obtaining licenses and permits, and filing paperwork. If you decide to structure your business as a limited liability company (LLC), you must file articles of organization. What are articles of organization?

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Does Your Organization Qualify for Tax-exempt Status?

If you run a nonprofit organization, you work hard to give back to others. The government offers the opportunity for organizations like yours to gain tax exemption. However, applying for tax-exempt status can be a long and complicated process. Before starting the tax-exempt status application, find out what tax exemption means for your organization, determine […]

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How to Charge Customers a Late Payment Fee and Get Your Cash Flow Back on Track

When you make a sale on store credit, there is never a guarantee that the customer will pay you on time. In fact, one in three Americans is late paying their debts. Instead of banking on timely customer payments, plan for the worst. And, consider charging tardy customers a late payment fee to reclaim your […]

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Do Tax-Exempt Nonprofits File Tax Returns?

Most businesses must pay taxes to the IRS. And, companies report information about their income, tax deductions, and tax payments on small business tax returns, which vary based on business structure. When nonprofit organizations apply for and gain tax-exempt status, they do not have to pay federal income taxes. So, do nonprofits file tax returns? […]

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