MCN opposes voter photo ID bill and encourages nonprofit leaders to do the same before the bill is heard on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Category: Advocacy & Public Policy
MCN supports voter privacy bill
MCN is monitoring bill HF3068 — a bill that will help protect voter privacy in Minnesota’s upcoming presidential primary on March 3, 2020.
IRS Issues Guidance for Reclaiming Transportation UBIT Payments
The IRS has issued guidance that will help nonprofits quickly get back taxes paid on the now-repealed tax on nonprofit transportation benefits.
Tax on Nonprofit Employee Transportation Benefits Repealed
On Friday, December 20, 2020, H.R. 1865, a package of funding and tax provisions that includes the repeal of a tax on nonprofit employee transportation benefits, is expected to be signed into law.
Revisions to the state’s wage-and-hour laws enacted
The Minnesota legislature recently enacted sweeping revisions to the state’s wage-and-hour laws to combat “wage theft.”
Nonprofits Urged to Contact MN Senators Regarding Health Care Funding
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has joined more than 150 Minnesota organizations in supporting the provider tax.
Governor’s Budget Proposal Makes Major Investments in Housing, Workforce, Local Communities
Governor Tim Walz’s budget makes significant investments in housing, workforce development, economic development, and local communities.
City of St. Paul Releases Details on Minimum Wage Increase
The Saint Paul City Council adopted a new minimum wage ordinance, effective January 1, 2020, depending on the size of the business. It will incrementally increases over the next several years to reach a $15 minimum wage based on the size of the organization.
Is Your Nonprofit Impacted by Federal Tax Changes?
Minnesota’s nonprofits are part of strong, thriving communities so it is important that our tax policy create strong partnerships with government. However, changes in federal laws are creating confusion and increasing unrelated business income tax (UBIT) for nonprofits, which is disrupting this partnership.
Takeaways for Nonprofits About Charitable Giving Tax Update
Nonprofits are beginning to plan for their year-end giving campaigns, and a looming question is: whether federal tax changes will impact their total giving this year. The best answer to this question is we don’t know and will most likely will not know the true impact for years.