On November 23, the IRS released its Exempt Organization Newsletter, Issue Number 2012-19. Topics include the following:

• IRS gives extra time to small, automatically-revoked organizations hit by Hurricane Sandy
• Retirement plans can make loans, hardship distributions to Sandy victims
• IRS warns consumers of possible scams relating to Hurricane Sandy relief
• Employers hiring veterans by year’s end may get expanded tax credit
• Priority Guidance Plan released
• Register for upcoming workshops for small and medium-sized charities in Virginia and Arkansas
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On October 15, the IRS released its Exempt Organization Newsletter, Issue Number 2012-18. Topics include the following:

• IRS announces disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy
• Annual Western Conference on Tax- Exempt Organizations this month
• Hearing set on additional requirements for charitable hospitals
• IRS issues guidance on inflation adjustments for 2013
• Register for upcoming workshops for small and medium-sized charities in Virginia and Arkansas
• IRS announces 2013 pension plan limitations; Taxpayers may contribute up to $17,500 to their 401(k) plans in 2013
• IRS Exempt Organizations releases survey to small tax-exempt organizations
• PTIN renewal period underway for all tax professionals; Registered tax return preparer candidates urged to schedule tests