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Steve Talbot
Senior Manager
CPA
steve.talbot@mossadams.com
(505) 878-7283
My Profile

Industry Expertise

Higher Education Not-for-Profit

Biography

Steve has practiced public accounting since 2013, after a 25-year career in publishing and journalism. He serves a wide range of tax-exempt clients, including community charities, arts organizations, hospitals, and private foundations.

Steve works on tax compliance and consulting, including tax research on specific issues affecting the not-for-profit industry. He also writes many of the firm’s articles on topics related to tax-exempt entities.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, New Mexico Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Finance Committee, Philanthropy Southwest

Education

  • BA, magazine journalism and English, Syracuse University
  • MA, accountancy, University of New Mexico

Insights from Steve Talbot

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Increased Excise Taxes for Not-for-Profit
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) updates could impact your governmental entity’s financial reporting.
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Webcast
2024 Private Foundation Conference:
Day Two, Afternoon Sessions
Explore topics to help you navigate your private foundation’s financial and operational complexity at our annual virtual conference.
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Corporations Can Boost Brand and Do Good with a Corporate Foundation
A corporate foundation can raise brand awareness, provide tax benefits, and more. Start yours with insights and resources.
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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Donor-Advised Funds
Explore proposed regulations issued by the IRS that provide a definition of a donor-advised fund and more.
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Final Regulations on Supporting Organizations Released
Explore final regulations that prohibit certain contributions to Type I and Type III supporting organizations.
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How to Determine Interest on Self-Dealing Loans
The IRS Chief Counsel Advisory released a memorandum addressing how to treat interest on a self-dealing loan. Learn details.
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Tax Deadline Extension Available for Disaster Areas in Certain States
Tax-exempt organizations in federally declared disaster areas in some states are getting relief on filing and tax-payment deadlines. Learn details.
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How Credit Unions Qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC Credit)
Some credit unions could qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) under the partial suspension allowance.
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Federally Chartered Credit Union Update for Excess Compensation Tax
Until further guidance is released, federal instrumentalities aren’t subject to IRC Section 4960 excise tax as an ATEO.
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An Inflation Reduction Act Overview for Tax-Exempt Organizations, Governments
Learn about Inflation Reduction Act opportunities ranging from payment in lieu of tax credits, credits, and funding.
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College Athletic Coach Compensations Come Under Scrutiny
Athletics coaches making over $1 million per year has brought several colleges under question by Congress subcommittee.
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How Not-for-Profits Can Navigate Backlog at the IRS
Not-for-Profits (NFPs) can take certain measures to facilitate getting through to a backlogged IRS.
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Not-for-Profits Must File Form 1024 Electronically for Tax-Exemption Status
Some organizations pursuing tax-exempt status will now need to file Form 1024 online with accompanying application fees.
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Funding Allocated for the Energy Efficiency Materials Pilot Program
Not-for-profit organizations can apply for grants to make buildings use less fuel.
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IRS Issues Guidance for Limited Liability Companies to Qualify as Tax-Exempt
The IRS issued standards limited liability companies must meet to be recognized as 501(c)(3). Learn details.
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How Do Alternative Investments Affect Private Foundations?
Private foundation leaders should know about the tax, fiduciary, and regulatory implications of alternative investments.
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IRS Extends Employer-Sponsored, Leave-Based Donation Programs through 2021
Read our Alert for more details about the guidance and its effect on employers and employees.
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Bill Proposes Changes to Donor-Advised Funds and Distributions
The Accelerating Charitable Efforts Act would revise rules for donor-advised funds (DAFs). Learn potential impacts.
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ARPA Extends Relief to Not-for-Profit, Tribal, and Government Entities
ARPA extends unemployment relief to not-for-profit, state and local government, and federally recognized Tribal entities.
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How a Private Foundation Can Avoid Taxable Expenditures
Learn what activities result in a taxable expenditure and detailed breakdowns of the guidelines for each activity.
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PPP Loans for Large Not-for-Profits: Expanded Eligibility, Deadlines, and More
Apply before March 31 to benefit from the expanded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which makes $7.25 billion available.
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program FAQs and Qualifications
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, including entity qualifications.
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Final Regulations on Excess Compensation for Tax-Exempt Organizations
The IRS issued final regulations governing excise tax levied against certain tax-exempt organizations that pay remuneration.
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Not-for-Profit Entities Could Benefit from Latest COVID-19 Stimulus Package
The latest COVID-19-related federal stimulus package contained several provisions to benefit not-for-profits. Learn more.
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IRS Regulations on Unrelated Business Taxable Income Siloing
Final regulations were issued to solidify how to classify separate unrelated trades or businesses.
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IRS Releases Form 1098-T Guidance for Reporting Emergency Financial Aid Grants
The IRS released new guidance for higher education institutes for reporting emergency financial aid grants. Learn details.
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IRS Issues Final Regulations: Net Investment Income Tax for Private Higher Education
Learn about key changes to the 1.4% excise tax some institutions must pay on their net investment income.
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IRS Proposes Changes to Group Exemption Letter Program
Recently proposed changes would impact an organization’s ability to receive Section 501(c) tax-exempt status. Learn more.
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IRS Issues Proposed Excess Compensation Regulations for Tax-Exempt Organizations
The IRS proposed regulations intended to address concerns regarding the excise tax in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 4960. Learn more details.
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IRS Issues Guidance for NOL Carrybacks by Tax-Exempt Organizations
Not-for-profits can now carry back siloed net operating losses (NOLs) to offset unrelated business taxable income (UBTI).
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IRS No Longer Requires Some Not-for-Profits to Identify Donors on Forms
New IRS regulations don’t require select tax-exempt organizations to identify donor names and addresses on certain forms.
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Updates on COVID-19 Relief for Colleges, Universities, and Students
Guidance was issued for PPP loans and emergency financial aid grants. Learn the implications for higher education.
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The TCDTRA and SECURE Act: Impacts for Exempt Organizations
Find out how the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act and SECURE Act impact the tax burden for tax-exempt organizations in 2020 and beyond.
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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations for Unrelated Business Income Tax Calculation
The IRS proposed changes that would allow some organizations to treat investment activities as unrelated trade or business.
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Employers Might Be Able to Deliver Tax-Free Disaster Relief Payments to Employees
Learn how employers might be able to provide tax-free financial assistance to their employees.
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IRS Legislation Provides UBIT Refund to Tax-Exempt Organizations
Your tax-exempt organization may qualify for an unrelated business income tax (UBIT) refund under the IRS’s Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019.
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Tax on Certain Fringe Benefits Repealed and Single Excise Tax Rate Set
Learn if any of your organization’s paid unrelated business income tax could qualify for a refund and when the new tax rate goes into effect.
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Retain Your Organization’s Public Charity Status Using the 10%-Facts-and-Circumstances Test
We look at how not-for-profits can retain their public charity status using Form 990’s 10%-facts-and-circumstances test.
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