The Law Offices of Patricia J. Arthur

Feb 15, 2012 – Due to her retirement, Patti Arthur and her firm are no longer accepting clients. Please call 719-539-7050 for lawyer referrals for tax and aviation matters. Thank you.

Between July and November of 2011, the firm received four (4) favorable IRS Rulings and Letters of Determination awarding IRC Section 501(c)(3) status to four separate organizations. One Ruling awarded public charity status retroactive to 1986.

On June 15, 2011 the Firm received a favorable Ruling and Determination Letter from IRS awarding tax-exempt status for a 501(c)(7) organization retroactive to 1963.

On June 9, 2011, the Firm received notice of a favorable determination reducing a Texas property owner’s taxable valuation of costal property by over $100,000.

On May 16, 2011 the Firm received a favorable Ruling and Determination Letter from IRS awarding tax-exempt status for a 501(c)(4) local sports organization.

On May 5, 2011 the Firm received a Favorable Ruling and Determination Letter from IRS for an aviation-education public charity. Federal Tax-Exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3) was awarded by IRS retroactive to 1966.

”Ms. Arthur was critically instrumental in helping our EAA Chapter achieve status as a 501(c)3 corporation. Her knowledge, experience, and diligence made all the difference. Without her help we would still be struggling along, frustrated and delayed. I can highly recommend The Law Offices of Patricia J. Arthur to any non-profit organization seeking competent, personalized legal assistance.”
David Consbruck, President
EAA Chapter 526, Inc., Auburn, CA

PRACTICE AREAS:

  • Special emphasis on Non-Profit and Tax-Exempt Entities–Establishment, IRS and State Tax Controversies, Ongoing Regulatory Compliance.
  • Individual Tax Controversy Resolution. Audit representation.
  • State Sales and Use Tax Matters and Controversies.
  • Transactional aviation matters, large and turbo-jet aircraft financing, aviation excise tax matters, regulatory compliance in aviation.

Small non-profits are welcome at our firm. We provide pro bono or drastic fee reductions for charities with less than $5000 of average annual gross receipts.

Federal Tax-Exempt’s Served:

  • 501(c)(3)-Public Charities and Private Foundations
  • 501(c)(4)-Social Welfare Organizations and Civic Leagues; HOA tax matters
  • 501(c)(5)-Labor, Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations
  • 501(c)(6)-Business Leagues and Chambers of Commerce
  • 501(c)(7)-Social and Recreational Clubs
  • 501(c)(8)-Fraternal Organizations and Lodges.

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