A series of articles of interest to tax-exempt organizations published in July 1996 as the Exempt Organizations Continuing Professional Education Technical Instruction Program for FY 1997 . This material was designed specifically for training purposes only. Under no circumstances should the contents be used or cited as authority for setting or sustaining a technical position. Update on State Institutions PDF A brief update of a FY 1996 article discussing recent developments concerning instrumentalities as section 501(c)(3) organizations. Publicity and Disclosure of Form 990 PDF A discussion of the filing and disclosure requirements of the annual information return for tax-exempt organizations, including discussion of changes made by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2. Tax-Exempt Health Care Organizations PDF A discussion of the "Community Board and Conflicts of Interest Policy" for health care organizations seeking exemption as section 501(c)(3) organizations. Detecting Fraud in Charity Gaming PDF A brief discussion of examination techniques for determining whether funds generated by charitable gaming are being diverted for private use. Excise Tax and Occupational Tax on Wagering PDF A discussion of the excise taxes on wagering activities common to some tax-exempt organizations. IRC 7602 Examination of Books and Witnesses PDF A discussion of the powers to compel production of information necessary to ascertain tax liability or to collect tax. Updates on Disclosure and Substantiation Rules PDF A discussion of the rules regarding disclosure of quid pro quo contributions and substantiation of charitable contributions. Education, Propaganda, and the Methodology Test PDF A discussion of the methodology test for determining whether an organization is an educational organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Code. Public Charity Status on the Razor's Edge PDF A discussion of issues arising under section 509(a)(3) of the Code concerning supporting organizations. Virtual Mergers: Hospital Joint Operating Agreement Affiliations PDF A discussion of issues arising from certain affiliations between tax-exempt hospitals. Charitable Remainder Trusts PDF A discussion of potential self-dealing problems with charitable remainder trusts. Tax-Exempt Advance Refunding Bonds - Some Basics PDF A discussion of how to analyze a type of tax-exempt bond refinancing transaction, an advance refunding. Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plans PDF A discussion of section 457 deferred compensation plans of state and local governments or tax-exempt employers. Insurance: The Rule of '86 PDF A discussion of the limitation on the provision of commercial-type insurance by section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations and a discussion of current issues under section 501(c)(15). UBIT: Current Developments PDF A discussion of recent developments concerning the unrelated business income tax. Lobbying Issues PDF A discussion, in question and answer format, of issues concerning lobbying by tax-exempt organizations. Transferee Liability PDF A discussion of federal tax liability on entities to which the original taxpayer transferred assets to avoid the original tax liability. Jeopardy and Termination Assessments PDF A brief discussion of the procedures for making jeopardy and termination assessments. Representative Payee Organizations PDF A discussion of Social Security Administration Representative Payee Organizations under sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4). Current Developments PDF A compilation of recent developments concerning tax-exempt organizations.
