Why Weakening the Johnson Amendment Would Be Devastating for Nonprofits
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
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Charitable nonprofits across North Carolina are concerned that the Taxpayer Protection Act(also known as TABOR) would harm nonprofits that provide essential services in every community in our state. If TABOR (S.607) passed as a constitutional amendment, it would likely lead to new taxes, fewer private contributions, and increased burdens on charitable nonprofits.
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
November 16, 2017
This fall, Congress is in the process of rewriting the Internal Revenue Code with the dual goals of lowering individual and corporate income tax rates and simplifying our nation’s tax laws. This tax overhaul has major implications for 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Under current law, charitable nonprofits in North Carolina pay sales and use tax on their purchases and can apply for semi-annual refunds of the taxes they pay. A system of sales tax exemption would save nonprofits time and reduce administrative burdens. Bipartisan bills in both the House (H.B. 882) and Senate (S.397) would replace the nonprofit sales tax refund system with sales tax exemption for most 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
The Urban Institute's 2010 report on government contracting with nonprofits uncovered long-standing problems experienced by private nonprofits in North Carolina that provide public services through contracts with federal, state, and local governments.
Nonprofits are trusted in our communities, making us the ideal messengers to provide people with voter guides.
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This guide offers clarification on how the FLSA generally, and the white collar exemptions specifically, apply to the nonprofit sector. (U.S. Department of Labor)
See also: Breaking down your nonprofit's obligation to pay overtime by National Council of Nonprofits
Essential: Our State’s Nonprofit Sector is a Vital Economic Engine is the North Carolina for Center for Nonprofits' comprehensive report about the economic impact of 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina. Copyright ©2015.
Related: 2020 statistical factsheet North Carolina Nonprofit Sector Impact