Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to run for reelection
In a downtown press conference, the two-term incumbent Mayor of Indianapolis announced he will be seeking a third term in the 2023 City Elections. Mayor Joe Hogsett, former Indiana Secretary of State and U.S. Attorney, was elected to his mayoral position in 2015 after failed US House of Representative, US Senate, and Indiana Attorney General campaigns. The Mayor’s campaign fund is believed to be around $2.5 Million.
Just after election polls closed last week, Democrat State Representative Robin announced her intention to primary Hogsett
Indiana changes for Nonprofit tax filing you should know about
In 2022, the Indiana General Assembly recently passed legislation revising the filing frequency for Form NP-20, Nonprofit Organization’s Annual Report, from annually to every five years. You will need to file Form NP-20 for tax year 2021 in 2022 to qualify for the new filing frequency, which is based on the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). This also applies to fiscal year filers whose tax years end before Aug. 1, 2022.
You will not need to file Form NP-20 in 2023 for the 2022 calendar year. In addition, fiscal year filers who file Form NP-20 for a fiscal year ending after July 31, 2022, will not need to file an NP-20 during the 2023 calendar year.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, your sales tax exemption certificate will be available only through the Indiana Taxpayer Information Management Engine, INTIME, DOR’s e-services portal.
Effective July 1, 2022, nonprofits must collect state gross retail tax on sales after exceeding $20,000 in a calendar year. This includes sales made by all units operating under the organization’s registration with DOR.
Nonprofit customers with open and active accounts and a sales tax-exempt checkbox marked in the Indiana Tax System (ITS) received a letter in early November detailing upcoming changes to sales tax requirements and annual report filings. For more information, see Tax Information Bulletin #10, Application of Sales tax to Nonprofit Organizations.
Organizations Invited to Apply for Downtown Outreach Grants
The City of Bloomington invites 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for City funding for projects that will improve the human condition of Bloomington residents who are unhoused or who are in jeopardy of becoming homeless.
The 2023 Downtown Outreach Grants (DTO) application is available at bloomington.in.gov/cfrd.
The City’s Community and Family Resources Department is responsible for the distribution and administration of this fund. In 2022, $250,000 was distributed to local non-profit agencies including Beacon, Inc., Centerstone, Bloomington Homeless Coalition, Hotels for Homeless, Middle Way House, Monroe County Humane Association, New Hope for Families, Sojourn House, and Wheeler Mission.
The deadline for the 2023 grants cycle is Monday, December 5, 2022, at 5 p.m. Awards will be announced by December 15, 2022. Questions regarding the grant process and completed applications should be directed to Marissa Parr-Scott at marissa.parrscott@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3430.
IndianaUnclaimed.gov
In 2021, Indiana Attorney General Rokita’s office returned over $48 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners. This year alone, the Office has returned over $50 million. Here’s how to make sure your property doesn’t go unclaimed:
- Keep a record of all bank accounts.
- Record all stock certificates and be sure to cash all dividends received.
- Record all utility deposits, including telephone, cable, and electricity deposits.
- Cash all checks promptly.
- Update your address with all businesses when you move.
- Talk to loved ones about any safe deposit boxes you own.
Once unclaimed property is in its custody, the Unclaimed Property Division at Attorney General Rokita’s office conducts outreach efforts to locate the rightful owners or heirs. Individuals and/or businesses have 25 years to claim money once it is reported to the Unclaimed Property Division.
Over $700 million remains to be claimed, so it’s time to put away the leftovers and find something else to be thankful for at IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to search your name, family, or business. You can also contact the Unclaimed Property Division at 1-866-462-5246 or updmail@atg.in.gov. You may also like and/or follow the Unclaimed Property Division on Facebook.
This Week in Hoosier History
1949 – The world premiere of the movie Johnny Holiday was held at the Lyric Theater in Indianapolis. Filmed almost entirely at the Indiana Boys’ School, the movie stars William Bendix and Hoagy Carmichael with a cameo appearance by Indiana Governor Henry Schricker.
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