Bill

Bill > S1375


MA S1375

MA S1375
Relative to the filing of annual returns by small public charities


summary

Introduced
01/22/2013
In Committee
01/22/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/01/2014

Introduced Session

188th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to filing of annual returns by small public charities. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes that the Attorney General's office create new regulations to match Massachusetts' requirements for charities filing annual reports with the state to the federal rules set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for small tax-exempt organizations. Specifically, it aims to exempt charitable organizations that typically receive $50,000 or less in gross receipts from needing to file the federal Form 990-EZ, which is a simplified annual information return for smaller tax-exempt organizations, when they submit their annual report to the Attorney General. This change is intended to reduce the reporting burden for these smaller charities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2111 (on 04/24/2014)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...