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Case of the Week
LoBank Shareholders Vote to Sell
May 9, 2025
Barbara Banker started with nothing. She lived in a mid-sized town and worked in the local hardware store. The store...
LoBank Directors Vote to Sell
May 2, 2025
Barbara Banker started with nothing. She lived in a mid-sized town and worked in the local hardware store. The store...
Barbara Banker's LoBank Letter of Intent
April 25, 2025
Barbara Banker started with nothing. She lived in a mid-sized town and worked in the local hardware store. The store...

Washington News
Avoiding Scammers Who Claim to be IRS Agents
May 9, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is concerned because there are continuing scams on taxpayers taking place by phone, text, email...
Prepare for Summer Wildfires and Hurricanes
May 2, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers that May is National Wildfire Awareness Month and the week of May 4th...
Benefit in 2025 With an IRA Charitable Rollover
April 25, 2025
Each year, traditional IRA owners aged 73 and older must take a required minimum distribution (RMD). In nearly all cases...

Article of the Month
Generational Charitable Giving, Part 1
May 1, 2025
A common misconception about charitable giving is that it is only for retired or wealthy donors. But charitable giving is...
Charitable Gifts of Vehicles
April 1, 2025
Donating a vehicle, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, airplanes and boats, can be a generous way to support a cause while...
Artificial Intelligence in Charitable Giving
March 1, 2025
As philanthropy evolves, so do the tools used to help secure charitable donations. Artificial intelligence has received immense attention over...
Private Letter Rulings
Car Show's Exempt Status Breaks Down
May 9, 2025
Organization applied for tax exempt status under Sec. 501(c)(3). Organization is a membership club for automobile owners and enthusiasts. Organization...
IRS Approves Scholarship Procedures
May 2, 2025
Foundation requested advanced approval of its scholarship procedures under Sec. 4945(g)(1). The scholarships will be available to high school seniors...
Group Denied Tax Exemption for Founder's Heart Transplant
April 25, 2025
Organization applied for tax exempt status under Sec. 501(c)(3). Organization’s primary purpose is to raise funds to support a heart...