This section handles the human side of compliance: who counts as an employee, what pay is reasonable, and how to report it without raising IRS eyebrows. These rules are where many nonprofits get tripped up, not by fraud, but by misunderstanding definitions and thresholds.
Employees vs. Independent Contractors
Correctly classifying nonprofit employees & independent contractors are very important as mistaking these classifications would result in severe penalties.
Nonprofit Salaries & Compensation
Exploring the laws on nonprofit CEO salaries & executive directors compensations and how to compensate your nonprofit CEO and directors fairly.
Employees Compensation Laws
Compensation of nonprofit employees regulations & laws are explained with requirements from the IRS and Social Security Administration including penalties.
Interns & Volunteer in Nonprofits
What are volunteers and Interns in a nonprofit organization? A closer look at labor laws for compensation of interns or volunteers in nonprofit sector.
Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
An in-depth look at Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to stay tax-exempt when you have unrelated business income.
A Guide to Nonprofit Financial Management
Most nonprofits fail after approval, not before. Learn how to manage your 501(c)(3)’s finances without fancy software or accounting jargon.