October 26, 2026
Document Checklist for Your 2026 Tax Return
What to gather for the 2026 federal return you file in 2027, including 1099-Ks and tip or overtime records when they apply.
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Practical accounting guidance for CTSOs and nonprofits.
October 19, 2026
CTSO State Association Calendar Year-End Checklist
W-9s and 1099s for judges and speakers, donor acknowledgments, a mid-year budget, and where the Form 990 stands for a June 30 fiscal year.
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What to Do When You Get an IRS Notice
Read the CP or LTR number, use the date on the letter, and confirm the notice is real before you pay or reply.
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Florida Sales Tax and Reemployment Tax
Florida sales tax returns are due on the 1st and late after the 20th. New employers start at 2.7% on the first $7,000 of wages.
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Year-End Tax Moves for Small Business Owners
Equipment placed in service, retirement plan deadlines, S corporation wages, and the estimated tax still due for 2026.
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Form 990 vs 990-EZ vs 990-N: Which One Does Your Nonprofit File?
Conference fees, dues, a big grant — the number that decides which 990 you file isn't your bank balance. Blackpoint CPA breaks down the gross receipts and total asset thresholds.
Read moreJune 9, 2026
How to Structure a Chart of Accounts for a State CTSO
A clean nonprofit chart of accounts does three jobs: groups money the way your board thinks, keeps restricted funds separate, and lines up with Form 990. Here's how to build one from scratch.
Read moreJune 4, 2026
Does Your Student Organization Need Its Own EIN and Bank Account?
Does your chapter need its own EIN and bank account, or can it run money through the school? Here's how advisors and treasurers should set it up the right way.
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Accounts Receivable for State CTSOs: What You're Owed and How to Collect It
Conference fees, chapter dues, school POs — the money you've billed isn't money you've collected. Here's how to manage AR and follow up before invoices quietly go uncollected.
Read moreApril 20, 2026
The Tech Stack We Use to Run CTSO Accounting
A lot of accounting firms keep their tools vague. We don't. Here's exactly what we use to manage CTSO accounting — and why we chose each one.
Read moreApril 13, 2026
What CTSOs Need to Know About IRS Form 990
Filing your 990 on time and accurately is critical for maintaining your nonprofit's tax-exempt status. Here's what every CTSO leadership team needs to understand.
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How to Choose an Accounting Firm for Your State CTSO
Not all accountants understand the unique financial structure of a state-level Career and Technical Student Organization. Here's what to look for.
Read moreMarch 30, 2026
5 Signs Your Nonprofit Needs to Outsource Accounting
If any of these five situations sound familiar, it's probably time to bring in an outside accounting firm — before it becomes a bigger problem.
Read moreMarch 23, 2026
QuickBooks Online Setup Guide for CTSOs
A step-by-step guide to setting up QuickBooks Online for a state CTSO — chart of accounts, classes, bank feeds, and the integrations that matter most.
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