This page is a quick-reference guide to websites, publications and other resources referenced on the Staying Legal website. 

 

WEBSITES

 

Federal Government Agencies

 

 -- Internal Revenue Service

 

IRS Nonprofit website

The IRS website offers easy to understand articles, explanations, and publications to help navigate the world of IRS oversight, filing requirements and disclosure requirements. Pay special attention to the "Life Cycle" links for an easy-to-follow trail to the information you need.

 

IRS-sponsored educational website

This IRS-sponsored website called "stayexempt.org" provides a number of easy-to-use tutorials in some of the trickiest topics such as knowing if a person is an employee or an independent contractor, as well as filling out the new Form 990.

 

-- Department of Labor

 

Information employers need to know

This website provides links to federal laws that provide compliance assistance, information and resources for employers.

 

Workplace poster requirements

This is a website to help employers determine what posters they are required to display and contacts to obtain free posters.

 

 

 

State of Michigan websites

 

Michigan Attorney General's Charitable Trust Section

 

Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth,

Bureau of Commercial Services

(This includes the Corporation Division)

 

 

 

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Nonprofit Organizations

 

Community Legal Resources

(matches organizations with pro bono legal services)

 

Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership

(resource for community research and nonprofit management & leadership)

 

Michigan Nonprofit Association

(sponsor of this website and source of many services to Michigan nonprofits, including many member benefits, trainings consulting services, nonprofit advocacy, and an online bookstore)