Jacksonville CPA Services for Nonprofits and Charities
At Buttner Hammock and Company, PA, when it comes to the individuals and organizations to which we offer CPA services, Jacksonville nonprofits and charities hold a special place in our hearts, as well as a unique niche in our professional skillset and experience. That’s because after 25 years of service to the Jacksonville area, we are inextricably invested in our community. The benefits we provide to Jacksonville charitable organizations and nonprofits support the difference that these causes make in the region we call home—and that’s rewarding on a number of levels.
Our dedication in our CPA services for Jacksonville charities is based on a simple philosophy. The ability for nonprofits to do good in Jacksonville hinges upon making donations, charitable contributions and other support go further towards helping your cause. Our CPA services help make giving easier and more tax advantageous for your donors and members, but we also help you structure and utilize your resources in ways that make your good work more effective.
Here’s how we help you along the way:
Establishing Tax Exempt Status in Jacksonville
One of the key aspects of running a sustainable charitable organization or nonprofit is establishing and maintaining tax exempt status. Staying in compliance with all the state, federal and local requirements for operating as a 501(c)(3) or 503(c) requires advanced planning, high quality internal controls and processes, ongoing reporting and filing and more. We walk you through the process and make sure all your bases are covered year round.
Report and Document Preparation
By nature, the tax preparation and reporting process on the state and federal level is bureaucratic. This helps prevent fraud and abuse of the tax system which encourages charitable and nonprofit work, but for legitimate organizations like yours, it introduces a number of logistical challenges and ongoing responsibilities. We make sure that your paperwork gets filed in a timely and compliant manner, so inquiries and investigations don’t distract from your core services.
Regulatory and Legislative Consultation
The laws that affect nonprofits and their tax liabilities and responsibilities are constantly changing. We can keep you abreast of important legislations and proposed regulations to make sure that you aren’t caught off guard.
CPA Services for Donations, Bequests and Foundations
Even in these tough economic times, there are a number of ways for your donors and supporting organizations to give without compromising their quality of life or ability to provide for their families, businesses and other financial responsibilities. We can help you set up planned giving, annual contributions and other ways of giving that provide tax benefits to you and the donor.
These are just a few of the ways that our CPA services make running a nonprofit in Jacksonville easier and more effective. Contact us today to learn more about our CPA services for nonprofits and chairties.
