This episode outlines the key responsibilities for Canadian charity board directors.

‍These responsibilities include monitoring the executive director's performance, making organizational decisions, maintaining accurate records, filing returns with the Canada Revenue Agency, and approving financial statements.

‍The outline also covers budget development, ensuring sufficient and well-trained board members, preparing an annual report, convening an annual general meeting, and regularly evaluating risks.

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This episode explains how to register a temple, mosque, or church as a charity in Ontario and across Canada. It covers crucial steps like choosing a name and obtaining a NUANS report, establishing an address and board of directors, defining the organization's purpose and charitable activities, and understanding the incorporation timeframe and associated fees. The process of filing an initial notice and obtaining charitable tax status from the Canada Revenue Agency is also detailed. Finally, the episode emphasizes the importance of legal compliance and seeking professional assistance, particularly that of an experienced charity lawyer, when needed.

This episode provides guidance on accurately filing a Canadian charity's T3010 tax return, emphasizing the importance of meeting deadlines, providing complete information, and accurately describing charitable activities.

The guide highlights common mistakes to avoid, such as incorrectly reporting financial data or failing to file even during periods of inactivity.

This episode is sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm serving charity and not-for-profit clients across Canada with registration and governance, and B.I.G. Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities with all their financial and tax filing needs.

https://www.charitylawgroup.ca/
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