Michael N. Fine, Associate, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s “Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations Explored LIVE Webcast”
New York, NY, June 22, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael N. Fine, Associate, McDermott Will & Emery LLP , will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:“ “Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations Explored LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for September 1, 2011 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET.
For further details, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_501c3.html.
Event Synopsis:
The revised Form 990 issued by Internal Revenue Services (IRS) for tax-exempt ask for more information and it raises a number of issues for charities and other nonprofit organizations.
This Live Webcast will focus on hot-button issues surrounding 501(c)(3) Organizations, including:
· IRA Charitable Rollovers
· Cell Phone Use
· Public Charity Status
-- Overview
-- Changes in 509(a)(1)/170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and 509(a)(2) tests
-- Elimination of Advance Ruling Process
· Highlights of the Revised IRS Form 990
· Form 990: Background regarding narrative questions
· "Hot Button" questions
· Governance questions: independent directors, conflict of interest inquiries, compensation of executive directors
· Miscellaneous - adoptions of required policies, minutes, director review of Form 990, abbreviated Form 990s
Finance directors and compliance officers will need to work closely with the organization’s governing board and corporate counsel to understand the organization’s compliance policies and ensure that information is disclosed properly on the form.
To explore and explain the new IRS Form 990 and other hot issues governing 501(c)(3) Organizations, the Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of experts to help taxpayers and their advisers understand the implications of these issues and how to develop best practices with respect to the revised form most importantly. The speakers will share their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webcast.
About Michael N. Fine
Michael N. Fine is an associate in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and is based in the Chicago office. He focuses his practice on issues affecting tax-exempt health care organizations, including corporate governance, executive compensation, intermediate sanctions, joint ventures, charitable contributions and obtaining tax exemption from the IRS. Michael has experience representing exempt organizations under IRS audit and advising tax-exempt health care providers on captive insurance and other alternatives to commercial insurance.
Prior to joining McDermott, Michael was an associate for an international law firm in Washington, D.C. There, Michael represented individuals, corporations and partnerships regarding federal income taxation issues, including planning and transactional matters, audit and controversy matters, and those involving tax-exempt organizations.
Michael has written numerous articles for Taxation of Exempts including “Vision Service Plan, Part Two,” “Money, Boards, Hospitals and Draft Form 990,” and “Clearing the FBAR: Hurdles for 501(c) (3) Organizations, Employees, Officers, and Directors.” He has also published articles with Tax Analysts and frequently co-authors McDermott Will & Emery client alerts on topics that pertain to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.
Michael often speaks on topics relating to tax-exempt organizations. He recently served as the primary speaker for a Lorman Education Services teleconference on “IRS Guidelines for Good Governance and the Continued Tax Exemption of Section 501(c)(3) Organizations.”
About McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott Will & Emery is a premier international law firm with a diversified business practice. Numbering more than 1,000 lawyers, they have offices in Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Düsseldorf, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan, Munich, New York, Orange County, Paris, Rome, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. Extending their reach to Asia, they have a strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices in Shanghai.
For more information about Michael N. Fine and McDermott Will & Emery LLP, please visit: http://www.mwe.com
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.
To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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For further details, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_501c3.html.
Event Synopsis:
The revised Form 990 issued by Internal Revenue Services (IRS) for tax-exempt ask for more information and it raises a number of issues for charities and other nonprofit organizations.
This Live Webcast will focus on hot-button issues surrounding 501(c)(3) Organizations, including:
· IRA Charitable Rollovers
· Cell Phone Use
· Public Charity Status
-- Overview
-- Changes in 509(a)(1)/170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and 509(a)(2) tests
-- Elimination of Advance Ruling Process
· Highlights of the Revised IRS Form 990
· Form 990: Background regarding narrative questions
· "Hot Button" questions
· Governance questions: independent directors, conflict of interest inquiries, compensation of executive directors
· Miscellaneous - adoptions of required policies, minutes, director review of Form 990, abbreviated Form 990s
Finance directors and compliance officers will need to work closely with the organization’s governing board and corporate counsel to understand the organization’s compliance policies and ensure that information is disclosed properly on the form.
To explore and explain the new IRS Form 990 and other hot issues governing 501(c)(3) Organizations, the Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of experts to help taxpayers and their advisers understand the implications of these issues and how to develop best practices with respect to the revised form most importantly. The speakers will share their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webcast.
About Michael N. Fine
Michael N. Fine is an associate in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and is based in the Chicago office. He focuses his practice on issues affecting tax-exempt health care organizations, including corporate governance, executive compensation, intermediate sanctions, joint ventures, charitable contributions and obtaining tax exemption from the IRS. Michael has experience representing exempt organizations under IRS audit and advising tax-exempt health care providers on captive insurance and other alternatives to commercial insurance.
Prior to joining McDermott, Michael was an associate for an international law firm in Washington, D.C. There, Michael represented individuals, corporations and partnerships regarding federal income taxation issues, including planning and transactional matters, audit and controversy matters, and those involving tax-exempt organizations.
Michael has written numerous articles for Taxation of Exempts including “Vision Service Plan, Part Two,” “Money, Boards, Hospitals and Draft Form 990,” and “Clearing the FBAR: Hurdles for 501(c) (3) Organizations, Employees, Officers, and Directors.” He has also published articles with Tax Analysts and frequently co-authors McDermott Will & Emery client alerts on topics that pertain to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.
Michael often speaks on topics relating to tax-exempt organizations. He recently served as the primary speaker for a Lorman Education Services teleconference on “IRS Guidelines for Good Governance and the Continued Tax Exemption of Section 501(c)(3) Organizations.”
About McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott Will & Emery is a premier international law firm with a diversified business practice. Numbering more than 1,000 lawyers, they have offices in Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Düsseldorf, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan, Munich, New York, Orange County, Paris, Rome, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. Extending their reach to Asia, they have a strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices in Shanghai.
For more information about Michael N. Fine and McDermott Will & Emery LLP, please visit: http://www.mwe.com
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.
To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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