Antheil Maslow & MacMinn is proud to participate in Bucks County's newly established Veterans ID Card Discount Program.  The firm is offering discounted estate planning documents to eligible cardholders.  This program established by the Bucks County Commissioners, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Recorder of Deeds in November 2012 offers all Bucks County Veterans and active duty personnel a free photo ID which entitles them to discounts from a wide variety of local vendors and service providers.  By showing their DD-214 discharge form, they will be able to receive a color photo identification card.  To see the full list of participating businesses click here.

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn Attorney Tim White has been named one of  Bucks County’s  Forty Under Forty Inaugural Class.  This award recognizes not only business success, but community service, and we are very proud that Tim was honored in this way.  He is well respected in the Bucks County Legal Community, and has a dynamic and growing estate planning practice.  In addition, Tim makes real and enthusiastic contributions to local charitable organizations.  Tim is a real credit to the firm.

Tom Donnelly, a partner of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, represented Prospere, Inc. in applying for tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Recognition of exemption status was granted on October 18, 2012.

Tom is proud to support the efforts of Prospere, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the creation, administration and funding of a young adult outward bound program of treatment and rehabilitation.  Operating in conjunction with the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, graduates of the outward bound program may have criminal sentences reduced so as to facilitate reentry into society.  The program is based upon personal experiences faced by young adults involved in the criminal justice system, with the hope that with the right treatment and rehabilitation, these young adults can reach a level of success which the traditional criminal justice system may have prevented.

Prospere, Inc. provides funding for participants to the program; however, its resources are limited.  By obtaining tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Prospere, Inc. can accept donations from the general public, including individuals with ties to the criminal justice system, and such donations may be deducted on the donor’s individual income tax returns.

Should you have questions concerning the creation of a non-profit entity or the acquisition of recognition of exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, do not hesitate to contact Tom.

Sue Maslow and Tim White of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP will be presenters at the National Business Institute's Seminar entitled "How to Keep Tax-Exempt Organizations in Compliance" on November 13th in Allentown, PA.  This seminar offers invaluable insights into compliance with the complex rules governing tax-exempt organizations.  For anyone involved in non-profit work, you should know that even inadvertently breaking the rules can jeopardize tax-exempt status.  This seminar will provide the information you need to stay current on the latest regulations, study the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on tax-exempt organizations, avoid intermediate sanctions and ensure accounting practices are up to par.  The program will supply answers to questions about tax-exempt compliance and operational issues.  Here are some of the topics covered:
•    Gaining strategies for safeguarding directors, officers and executives from potential liability;
•    Creating an environment of accountability by establishing comprehensive internal controls;
•    Following annual reporting requirements and compliance with the rules governing disclosures and solicitation;
•    Learning to identify what qualifies as unrelated business income - and what the exceptions are.

Anyone who works in the Nonprofit sector may want to register for this comprehensive educational program.