0

Taxation of Non-Profit Organizations

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the taxation of non-profit organizations.
Number of Questions: 14
Created by:
Tags: tax law non-profit organizations taxation
Attempted 0/14 Correct 0 Score 0

Which of the following is not a type of non-profit organization?

  1. Public charities

  2. Private foundations

  3. Social welfare organizations

  4. Business leagues


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Business leagues are not considered non-profit organizations because they are organized for the promotion of business interests.

What is the primary purpose of a public charity?

  1. To provide relief to the poor and needy

  2. To advance education or science

  3. To promote religion

  4. To support the arts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public charities are organized for the purpose of providing relief to the poor and needy.

What is the primary purpose of a private foundation?

  1. To provide relief to the poor and needy

  2. To advance education or science

  3. To promote religion

  4. To support the arts


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Private foundations are organized for the purpose of advancing education or science.

What is the primary purpose of a social welfare organization?

  1. To provide relief to the poor and needy

  2. To advance education or science

  3. To promote religion

  4. To promote the common good and general welfare of the community


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social welfare organizations are organized for the purpose of promoting the common good and general welfare of the community.

Which of the following is not a type of tax that non-profit organizations are subject to?

  1. Income tax

  2. Property tax

  3. Sales tax

  4. Excise tax


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Non-profit organizations are not subject to sales tax.

What is the maximum amount of unrelated business income that a non-profit organization can earn without being subject to income tax?

  1. $1,000

  2. $5,000

  3. $10,000

  4. $25,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Non-profit organizations are subject to income tax on any unrelated business income that exceeds $1,000.

What is the rate of income tax that non-profit organizations pay on their unrelated business income?

  1. 15%

  2. 21%

  3. 28%

  4. 35%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Non-profit organizations pay a flat rate of 21% income tax on their unrelated business income.

Which of the following is not a type of property that is exempt from property tax for non-profit organizations?

  1. Real property used for charitable purposes

  2. Personal property used for charitable purposes

  3. Property used for commercial purposes

  4. Property used for religious purposes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Property used for commercial purposes is not exempt from property tax for non-profit organizations.

Which of the following is not a type of excise tax that non-profit organizations are subject to?

  1. Federal excise tax on alcohol

  2. Federal excise tax on tobacco

  3. Federal excise tax on gasoline

  4. Federal excise tax on luxury items


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Non-profit organizations are not subject to federal excise tax on gasoline.

What is the purpose of the Form 990?

  1. To report the financial activities of non-profit organizations

  2. To report the income and expenses of non-profit organizations

  3. To report the assets and liabilities of non-profit organizations

  4. To report the unrelated business income of non-profit organizations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Form 990 is used to report the financial activities of non-profit organizations.

Which of the following is not a requirement for non-profit organizations to file Form 990?

  1. The organization has annual gross receipts of $25,000 or more

  2. The organization is a public charity

  3. The organization is a private foundation

  4. The organization is a social welfare organization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Public charities are not required to file Form 990.

What is the deadline for filing Form 990?

  1. May 15

  2. June 15

  3. July 15

  4. August 15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The deadline for filing Form 990 is May 15.

What are the penalties for failing to file Form 990?

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fines and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The penalties for failing to file Form 990 include fines.

What is the maximum amount of fine that can be imposed for failing to file Form 990?

  1. $10,000

  2. $25,000

  3. $50,000

  4. $100,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of fine that can be imposed for failing to file Form 990 is $10,000.

- Hide questions