Volunteerism is a hallmark of Marcus, Fairall, Bristol + Co., PLLC. Our community-oriented partners at Marcus, Fairall, Bristol + Co., PLLC are active volunteers in the local community, and we encourage our staff to get involved in their favorite non-profit.

If you've spent any time working in the non-profit sector in El Paso or Las Cruces, New Mexico, you've almost certainly met one of our professional accountants. As non-profit accounting specialists, they assist non-profit organizations in obtaining tax-exempt status and establishing the necessary accounting systems, as well as assisting the agency in developing appropriate reporting and disclosure policies.

Submit an application for tax-exempt status.

Because non-profit organizations are exempt from many taxes, the agencies must keep meticulous records to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Non-profit organizations, by definition, are not permitted to make a profit outside of the scope of the organization. Profits may not be distributed to directors or members of the organization other than through legitimate salaries; profits must be used for philanthropic purposes.

To receive the tax advantages of a non-profit organization, you must first apply for tax-exempt status. (This means that the entity wishing to be tax-exempt must file an application for non-profit status with the IRS.) Tax-exempt refers to net income and/or profits that are not subject to federal, state or local taxation.

Tax exemption entails a slew of reporting requirements that must be met. We will set up your reporting, bookkeeping, and payroll systems, as well as assist you in preparing your organization's incorporation documents.

For more information, please contact us by email at info@marcfair.com or by phone at (915) 775-1040.

Accounting for non-profit organizations

If you are forming a new non-profit organization, we can assist you in preparing your 501 (c)(3) application for tax-exempt status.

Here's what's required...

• Articles of Incorporation containing the Exempt Purpose Statement as described in IRS Code section 501(c)(3) and defined in Treasury Regulation 1.501(c)(3)-1 Paragraph d and the Dissolution Statement described in Treasury Regulation 1.501(c)(3)-1 Paragraph b subparagraph 4 (“Organizational Test”).
• Employer Identification Number
• By-laws of the Organization
• Minutes of Board Meetings
• Names, Addresses, and Resumes of Board Members
• Names and addresses of all Active Members
• Inventory of Assets like cash, furniture, equipment, property, pledges…
• Inventory of Liabilities like mortgages, accounts payable, loans…
• Rent/Lease Agreements and Contracts
• Revenue and Expense Statement for the last four years or as far back as possible if your organization has been in existence for less than four years.
• Written Reason for Formation and History of the organization.
• Organization Mission Statement or Statement of Faith or Beliefs for Churches and other Religious Organizations.
• Organization Activities, Operations and Programs Documentation including your statement of purpose & operations, food programs, fundraisers, flyers/brochures/pamphlets…
• Financial Support Documentation including all sources of revenue like contributions, tithes, offerings, fundraisers…
• Fund Raising Program Descriptions
• IRS Processing/Filing Fee

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