CAPLAW Audio Conference: "Complying with the New 403(b) Plan Rules" on Thursday, September 25 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM

The new IRS regulations for 403(b) pension plans affecting tax-exempt organizations will take effect starting Jan. 1st, 2009. Additionally, the Department of Labor has recently amended regulations affecting Form 5500 reporting and audit requirements for 403(b) plans covered by ERISA. The CAPLAW 1½ hour audio conference elaborated on these regulations.

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Virginia Housing Coalition - Regional Grass Roots Meeting

The Board and Legislative Committee of the Virginia Housing Coalition are proposing to advocate in the General Assembly on a broader legislative program during the 2009 Session, and is seeking advice from the membership. Workshops have been scheduled for Northern Virginia, Roanoke and Charlottesville, and plans are underway for sessions in Central Virginia and Tidewater. For complete details about the topids covered during these workshops, please view the Virginia Housing Coalition - Regional Grass Roots Meeting Announcement or visit the Virginia Housing Coalition website.

Posted by VACAP Archives at 1:36 PM - Categories: Member News

Virginia CASH Campaign: January- April 2008 Filing Season Results

To complete the big picture of the success of the past tax season, VACAP is pleased to release overall stats of the Virginia CASH Campaign. Because the impact comes not only from the data, but also from the stories of families that have been helped, VACAP has also included memorable quotes from individuals who particiapated in the campaign.

View The Virginia CASH Campaign Results

Posted by VACAP Archives at 2:49 PM - Categories: Member News

2008 Virginia Housing Awards Nominations Being Accepted

Each year the Virginia Housing Awards recognize and celebrate the most successful, innovative and effective efforts to meet Virginia's diverse housing needs. In 2008, nominations for these awards were presented at the 2008 Governor's Housing Conference, held Nov. 12 – 14 at the Hampton Convention Center.

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Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:39 AM - Categories: Member News

CAPLAW Presents A Political Activity Q&A For CAAs

Eleanor Evans, CAPLAW attorney, presents a short Question and Answer document about Political Activity for Community Action Agencies. Questions include topics about the extent to which the Hatch Act apply to CAAs, which CAA employees are covered by the Hatch Act, activities that the Hatch Act prohibits, a definition of the phrase "partisan political activity" that we could incorporate into our personnel policies, and much more.

VIEW The CAPLAW Politcal Activity Q&A For CAAs 

Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:22 AM - Categories: Member News

Fighting Poverty With Faith - A Week of Action

By Rabbi Steve Gutow: Commentary: A Jewish Perspective on an Interfaith Campaign - The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), co-chairing with Catholic Charities and partnering over 20 national faith-based organizations, has undertaken a campaign to organize faith communities to eradicate poverty in this wealthy nation. From September 10-16, Muslims, Christians, Jews and other interfaith partners in nearly 100 communities in 36 states across the country will participate in an initiative entitled, “Fighting Poverty with Faith: A Week of Action.”

Read More... | Visit the Fighting Poverty With Faith Homepage

Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:15 AM - Categories: Member News

VACAP 2008 EITC Grant Opportunity

Program Purposes: The 2008 General Assembly appropriated $218,500 per year to VACAP to provide grants to local organizations to provide outreach, education and free income tax preparation services to those who may be eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Funding will support and expand the efforts of the Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP) through the Virginia CASH Campaign and will assist local coalitions as they provide low-income individuals and families access to the federal EITC and other tax credits. This is the third year of the grant program.

Eligible Recipients:VACAP coalition partners working to provide outreach, education and free income tax preparation services to eligible EITC recipients. Completed applications for funding must reflect compliance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites providing free tax preparation services. All coalitions are required to use the Virginia CASH Campaign logo/slogan in conjunction with their programs. Coalitions are strongly urged to link EITC with the Virginia Individual Development Account (VIDA) program, financial education and other asset-building initiatives.

Posted by VACAP Archives at 10:44 AM - Categories: Member News