Question 1: The situation in this case study revolves around Sally, a member of the Board of Sally Susie's Donut Shop, Inc. (SSDS). SSDS uses an accrual method of accounting and over the past three years has seen volatile sales. Sally is unhappy with her previous tax advisor and wants new advice. Our task is to outline a preliminary interview with Sally to ensure that we ask the right questions. For tax purposes, it is important to forecast cash flow and income. Sally, in Y1 you posted taxable income of $250k, in Y2 $10k, and in Y3 $150K. Were these numbers based on actual gross sales, or did your deductions and depreciation change drastically between Y1 and Y2? Was the $50k contribution to a 501(c) charity actually donated, or promised? Was this done with the approval of the Board of Directors? Based on income, was there a particular reason for donating what was about 20% of the annual taxable income? To reduce tax, personal reasons, particular charity? (Notes: If SSD did make over this money, they would have to show all relevant canceled checks, acknowledgment letters from the charity, and appraisals for donated property. The Pension Protection Act specifies that the organization keeps written records of all cash donations. This must indicate the name of the charitable organization, the date of contribution, and the amount of contribution (Internal Revenue Service, 2006). Was the $50k donated in a lump sum, and when? If the donation was made in increments, there
Solomon knowingly received and spent the $17,000 “reimbursement” which came from Elmore’s estate funds as evidenced by the check memo which states“Elmore Desvigne Estate.” It is unclear why Solomon would front the money In April from his IOLTA, and then deposit the “reimbursement” into his business account.
Corporations may carry excess charitable contributions forward five years, but they may not carry them back. True
on January 15, Starkies-Davis donated $1 million, and voluntary elections from the firm’s 3,528 employee-partners and Board of Directors totaled another $1 million. All funds will all be wired directly today for immediate relief work. Contributions will be designated for relief efforts associated with the recent earthquake in Haiti.
“March of Dimes” charity was in news in November ’15, because of an alleged fraud committed by one of its employees named Ms. Karima Manji. Karima Manji has been working with MOD since 2005. She has been handling the portfolio of property manager and used to look after MOD’s non-profit residences. She is alleged to have used “various means” to siphon funds from the charity, including forging invoices and expense claims, and funnelling money into a false March of Dimes bank account. She has been charged with fraud over $5,000, theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by a crime over $5,000 and presenting a forged document. She also served as the executive director of Kingsmere retirement living in Alliston and has been placed on administrative leave after being charged by Toronto police of allegedly defrauding MOD of $0.8 Mn. Officials at MOD has confirmed of ongoing investigation into the incident and those of Kingsmere retirement living have stated that “Manji’s employment is not linked to her involvement with MOD’s”.
With that money Lacey and Larkin have formed the Lacey and Larkin Frontera Fund. The fund works to give to non-profits that support the rights of Latinos and Hispanics who have experienced prejudice at the hands of law enforcement and other public
It was not a lot of money, especially for a former leader of the free world, but from what I understand, he was grateful.
Due to the information, 20 acres of land equal 80 sheep according to the exchange rate of last year, a one-room cabin equal 3 acres of land and equal 12 sheep finally, a plow equals 2 goat and equal 2/3 sheep according to last year’s exchange rate and 2 carts which were traded with a poor acre of land equals 8 sheep plus 400 sheep. So Deyonne’s total assets are 500(2/3) sheep. Deyonne’s liabilities and assets deduction are 35 sheep plus 3 sheep, which will come to 38 sheep,
I just received a follow up regarding the K-9 Fund from Jennifer. She's indicated there is roughly $4,000 left in the funds I've donated. If I add another $2,000 in January, it will bring that total to $6,000.
The amount received is determined by various factors such as age, donation amount, etc. Your income is guaranteed, regardless of market fluctuation. A major portion of your income is a tax-exempt return of principal and the income may be deferred until a later time as part of your retirement plan.
Numerous accusations on the mismanagements of volunteers and donated funds didn't end with 9/11, but escalated following Hurricane’s Katrina and Rita. When the overwhelming numbers of donations specifically received for the relief efforts of 9/11, the executives made the wrong choice by going against donator’s wishes of how to use those funds. Also, the ARC didn’t update their donation system and was once again bogged down by the overpowering donations that poured in for Hurricane’s Katrina and Rita. On top of all that the ARC failed to get a grip on the financial disasters at its local chapters - unscreened volunteers walked away with ATM cards loaded with donated funds and some manager’s padded their own bank accounts with fundraiser donations (Holguin). For an organization that is supposed to help the country in disaster relief, the ARC has added monetary complications as the icing on the cake.
The benefits of a charitable gift annuity. The donor will qualify for an income tax deduction. Note that deductions for gifts of long-term appreciated property are limited to 30 percent of their adjusted gross income. Gifts of cash, short-term appreciated property, ordinary income property, and non-appreciated property will be limited to 50 percent of their adjusted gross income. The donor may, if necessary, take unused deductions of either kind over the next five years, subject to the same 30 percent or 50 percent limitation. The annuitants the donor names will receive fixed annual payments for life backed by the general resources of the
Dr. Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation, announced during the 25th World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony in 2011 that the Foundation would commit $1 million to endow this annual award in honor of Dr. Norman
On a more personal note, Candy received a check from Keller Williams of Medford for a donation to the VAO in honor of her mother, Marie. It was a touching contribution and honor of her legacy that they hand delivered to her office in Voorhees.
In 2003, Wellesley accepted the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 60 Section 3D which authorizes volunteer contributions by citizens to a Tax Relief Fund to help offset tax obligation for elderly or disabled individuals. Town’s Taxation Fund Committee establishes the rules and regulations and donations of any amount over $1.00 is accepted. The solicitation was virtually non-existent and the town has received zero donation from the community that it is considered a failed policy. On the contrary, Wellesley Educational Fund (WEF) continues to solicit donations from all residents including empty nesters. The fund collects a sizable combined donation every year. Their mission statement states the fund is used “to enhance, enrich and maintain educational excellence and foster innovation in the Wellesley Public Schools” (WEF.org., 2016). Wellesley public school teachers were among the highest paid in 2015 with an average salary of $90,041 (doe.mass.gov., 2016), and it is always good to remember where the source of money comes from. In addition, WEF awards grant to excellent teachers.