USDA Releases Interim Final Rule

On Halloween, the USDA released its Interim Final Rule on the industrial hemp program. The draft had been released earlier in the week and took effect on Oct. 31, 2019. What does this mean? Most immediately, it means the USDA is prepared to start accepting hemp growing program plans from states and First Nations tribal … Continue reading USDA Releases Interim Final Rule

Nonprofits: Year-End Giving and Tax Receipts

Once the Jack-o-laterns have hit the trash bin and Thanksgiving menus and holiday gift lists have started to be written, people also start to think about where they will charitably give for the holiday season. Giving Tuesday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving) unofficially starts a season of charitable giving, but donors start thinking about nonprofits, foundations, … Continue reading Nonprofits: Year-End Giving and Tax Receipts