Supreme Court rules that Civil Rights Law protects LGBTQ workers
In a landmark ruling on June 15, 2020, a 6-3 majority of the U.S.
Is it time to outsource finance and accounting?
Outsourcing may appeal to organizations that are currently struggling with mounting overhead costs.
Rebuilding your nonprofit’s board
In times of turmoil, your board of directors should be your not-for-profit’s rock-solid foundation. But what if your board is understaffed or simply doesn’t provide the leadership your nonprofit requires? Think about rebuilding it — and the sooner the better.
Should you “park” your vehicle in a living trust?
Using a revocable trust — sometimes referred to as a “living trust” — is a common estate planning strategy to manage one’s assets during life and to avoid probate at death. For the trust to be effective, you must “fund” it, meaning transferring ownership of your assets to the trust.
Make QuickBooks yours: Customize the Desktop
Make QuickBooks work faster for you by changing a few settings.
Estate planning when time is short
For those whose life expectancies are short estate planning can be difficult. But while money matters may be the last thing you want to think about when time is limited, a little planning can offer you and your family financial peace of mind. Contact our estate planning advisors at SEK with questions.
When nonprofit contributions are quid pro quo
Charitable contributions aren’t always eligible for tax deductions — even when the not-for-profit recipient is tax exempt and the donor itemizes. Take “quid pro quo” donations.
Act 9 brings changes to PA employer obligations for unemployment compensation
On March 27, 2020, Governor Wolf signed Act 9 of 2020 into law, which requires employers to provide employees with informati
Is your nonprofit’s tap running dry?
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has put enormous financial stress on many not-for-profits — whether they’re temporarily shut down or actively fighting the pandemic. If cash flow has dried up, your organization may need to do more than trim expenses.
PA unemployment updates for the self-employed
On April 24th, Pennsylvania set up a separate website using the term “PUA” for self-employed Schedule C individuals to file for unemployment if their business was shut down or decreased due to COVID-19. It was fully functioning as of May 7th and Pennsylvania has started to release money as of May