CPA Services for NJ Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Organizations
Nonprofits operate under a unique set of financial and tax rules. Maintaining tax-exempt status requires careful compliance with IRS requirements, accurate annual information returns, and proper handling of unrelated business activities.
CPA Services for Nonprofits
Nonprofits operate under a unique set of financial and tax rules. Maintaining tax-exempt status requires careful compliance with IRS requirements, accurate annual information returns, and proper handling of unrelated business activities.
Monaco CPA provides accounting, bookkeeping, and tax compliance services for NJ nonprofits — including 501(c)(3) public charities, 501(c)(6) trade associations, and other tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts up to several million dollars.
From Form 990 preparation and fund accounting setup to grant compliance and state charitable registration, I provide the financial oversight your organization needs without the overhead of a full-time accounting department.
Common Tax & Accounting Challenges for Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations must balance mission delivery with rigorous financial compliance — Form 990 accuracy, UBIT analysis, grant tracking, and state charitable registration all require careful, accurate work.
- Accurate Form 990 preparation with all required schedules
- NJ CHAR500 annual charitable registration
- Fund accounting with proper program vs. G&A expense allocation
- Grant compliance and restricted fund tracking
- UBIT analysis for revenue-generating activities
- Payroll for executive directors and staff
- Board financial reporting and transparency
- Revenue recognition for multi-year grants and pledges
- Risk of IRS auto-revocation for consecutive filing failures
- Donor acknowledgment letter compliance
What Monaco CPA Provides
Every engagement is handled personally by Greg Monaco, CPA. No junior staff, no handoffs.
Form 990 Preparation
Full Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N preparation with all required schedules, reviewed with your board before filing.
NJ CHAR500 Filing
Annual charitable registration with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs for organizations soliciting contributions in New Jersey.
Fund Accounting
Bookkeeping using proper fund accounting principles — separating unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted funds.
UBIT Analysis
Identification of activities that may trigger Unrelated Business Income Tax and Form 990-T filing requirements.
Grant Compliance
Expense tracking and financial reporting for government and foundation grants with specific compliance requirements.
Payroll & Compliance
Payroll processing for nonprofit employees, including 403(b) plan administration and compliance with nonprofit employment tax rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Form 990 does my nonprofit need to file?
It depends on your gross receipts. Form 990-N (e-Postcard) for organizations with gross receipts under $50,000; Form 990-EZ for receipts between $50,000 and $199,999; and the full Form 990 for receipts of $200,000 or more, or total assets of $500,000 or more. Private foundations file Form 990-PF regardless of size.
What happens if my nonprofit has not filed for several years?
If a tax-exempt organization fails to file its required Form 990 for 3 consecutive years, the IRS automatically revokes its tax-exempt status. Reinstatement requires filing a new exemption application (Form 1023 or 1023-EZ), paying the user fee, and potentially filing back returns. I can assist with reinstatement applications and catching up on delinquent filings.
Does my nonprofit need to file a NJ state return?
Yes. NJ nonprofits that solicit contributions in New Jersey must file the NJ CHAR500 annual report with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs within 6 months of the fiscal year-end. Nonprofits that are exempt from NJ CBT (most 501(c)(3) organizations) still need to confirm their exemption status with the NJ Division of Taxation.
What activities trigger Unrelated Business Income Tax?
UBIT applies to income from a trade or business regularly carried on by the nonprofit that is not substantially related to its exempt purpose. Common triggers include advertising revenue in publications, rental income from debt-financed property, certain royalties, and income from services provided to non-members for associations.
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