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Tips on keeping your nonprofit in compliance with federal requirements to maintain your federal tax exempt 501(c)(3) status.

Learn about the process of nonprofits applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS.

This post describes what a 501(c)(3) is, why it is beneficial, and how to obtain it.

Learn about some of the main things to consider in an influencer agreement when collaborating with influencers.

This blog post discusses how to complete the Articles of Incorporation for non-profits.

It was so rewarding participating in the Nonprofit Law Institute yesterday and meeting others in the nonprofit law community. Thank you...

Learn about whether noncompete agreements are legally binding on independent contractors and employees in Washington State.

Make sure to file Washington State and local taxes for your business, even if you don't think your business owes money.

Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Seattle Film Summit. I had the chance to meet with creatives and help...

This is my second post on seemingly irrelevant contract sections that are actually important. Here, I focus on indemnification clauses.

Contracts have a lot of seemingly irrelevant sections that are actually important. I explain one of these section's purpose in this post.

Incorporating your business can be confusing and overwhelming. This post explains what a registered agent is and the requirements for one.

A S-Corp election is trickier than it initially seems! This post helps highlight some important factors to consider.

It can be a challenge determining someone qualifies as an independent contractor or an employee! My post highlights some key differences.

The second part in my series helping explain the different types of business entities.

It can be overwhelming figuring out the differences between different types of business entities! This blog post series helps break it down.

Hi! My name is Justin Avellar. I am a lawyer who helps startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals with legal issues ranging...