Workshop, Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status Class, New York City

When: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 1pm-4pm
Where: VLA, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022 (Auditorium)

This three-hour introductory class introduces individuals, organizations and practicing attorneys to the basics of nonprofit incorporation and federal and state tax exemption. Class includes course e-book with this pertinent information, along with information on fiscal sponsorships programs as well as sample forms and documents.

This class provides individuals, organizations and practicing attorneys with valuable information about starting a nonprofit organization. State issues to be covered include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations, application for employer identification number, IRS disclosure rules, unrelated business taxable income, charitable contributions, and restrictions on lobbying. VLA requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLA to attend this class before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them.

This class will be taught by Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq., VLA's Associate Director.

To register and for more information, please visit http://www.vlany.org/calendar/index.php