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All the tax and legal information a not-for-profit organisation needs to set up, hire staff, operate and be insured. And then resources and contacts for those who are still confused!
The Federal Government’s Not-for-profit Sector Tax Concession Working Group has released a discussion paper seeking public submissions on how tax concessions can be improved to assist the NFP sector.
» more...The Australian Tax Office has released a new version of its Income Tax Guide for Not for Profit organisations in preparation for the start of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) on 1 October, 2012.
» more...The Federal Government and the Law Council of Australia have launched the Centre for Asia-Pacific Pro Bono (CAPPB), to support international pro bono legal work in the Asia-Pacific region.
» more...The tax office's GiftPack Guide explains who can claim deductions for gifts, how much can be claimed and what records are required.
» more...Some excellent free publications are available from the Legal Aid website which also lists workshops about the law.
» more...The guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. It also outlines all state, territory and local government requirements in relation to fundraising.» more...
The Australian Tax Office's guide to provide Not for Profit organisations, charities and gift-deductible entities with information to help them meet their GST obligations.» more...
The checklist covers employees, independent contractors and volunteers.» more...
The Standard Chart of Accounts consists of a set of Accounts‚ which can be set up in most accounting software systems, and a data dictionary which provides the guidance for how to process transactions and to decide which transactions go to which accounts.» more...
PILCH seeks to meet the legal needs of community groups, not for profit organisations and individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds.» more...
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daisi
DAISI is a free confidential service providing information on services and supports available to assist people with disabilities, aged people and their families, carers and advocates. DAISI is located on the Far North Coast of New South Wales and services from Grafton in the south, north to Tweed Heads and Byron Bay in the east to as far west as Woodenbong.