All new nonprofit organizations should visit a tax attorney and an accountant at least once. The most important function these professionals serve is the inspection of application paperwork before it is sent in to the IRS. They can also advise on an institution’s Charter Documents and Articles of Incorporation. Consultation can be as cursory as ensuring all sections of the paperwork are filled in, or as thorough as the actual drafting of all legal documents.
A professional who specializes in working with NPOs will be best suited for the job of advising a new nonprofit on paperwork and incorporation. Asking for recommendations from previously established nonprofits can be an effective way of finding a lawyer or attorney with the right experience and knowledge.
Professionals are sometimes interested in donating their time to a cause that is near to their hearts. Looking for an attorney or tax professional who will donate services can be a great way to save money, but even if an NPO is obliged to pay, utilizing the experience of a professional will save time and legal troubles in the future.
