Private Foundations and Self-Dealing (Currently Unavailable)

Author: Jane Searing

Self-dealing may be the least understood and most commonly triggered Chapter 42 penalty. It is what can go wrong when everyone is trying to do the right thing. Private foundations must identify their disqualified persons and implement policies and procedures to safeguard them from inadvertently committing acts of self-dealing. Self-dealing is not only the subject of penalties on the disqualified persons which may not be abated by the IRS, the transaction must be reversed. Also, if management had knowledge, there are potential penalties on management. Because the consequences are severe those charged with oversight need to be well informed and vigilant.

This on-demand course will cover recent rulings, updates, and best practices in policies and procedures for preventing self-dealing.

Publication Date: April 2018

Designed For
CPAs, enrolled agents, foundation managers, tax return preparers, tax attorneys and private foundations and their donors.

Topics Covered

• Impact transactions between private foundations and their disqualified persons
• Status of current IRS rulings and the Priority Guidance Plan regarding self-dealing
• How to correct and report acts of self-dealing when the occur

Learning Objectives

• Identify the basics of what constitutes direct and indirect self-dealing transactions
• Recognize and gain practical knowledge of preventative controls for avoiding self-dealing
• Differentiate tax tiers for acts of self-dealing
• Identify transactions considered an exception to self-dealing
• Differentiate between a private foundation and disqualified person regarding the amount required to correct an act
• Recognize how a foundation should update a list of disqualified persons
• Differentiate acts of self-dealing commonly marked "yes" on Form 990-PF
• Describe when a substantial contributor remains a substantial contributor

Level
Overview

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None