September Nonprofit Spotlight: Metro Richmond Tennis Club
September 08, 2026

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for September 2026 is Metro Richmond Tennis Club. Perkins Law salutes MRTC for its mission to provide an enjoyable…

BIG CHANGES TO VIRGINIA FRANCHISE LAW TAKE EFFECT
August 10, 2026

A few significant changes to Virginia franchise law took effect July 1, 2026.  Here is a quick summary of the changes. Post-Term Non-Competes Prohibited The biggest change adds a new subsection to §13.1-563 of the Virginia Retail Franchising…

August Nonprofit Spotlight: Jay Walkers
August 04, 2026

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for August 2026 is Jay Walkers. Perkins Law salutes Jay Walkers for its mission to mobilize ordinary people to…

IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rates for Business Vehicle Use
July 31, 2026

As a result of increased fuel costs, the IRS issued Announcement 2026-11 which updates 2026 standard mileage rates, including an increased rate for business vehicle use. Effective July 1, 2026, the business mileage rate increased to 76 cents…

July Nonprofit Spotlight: Boys Home of Virginia
July 02, 2026

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for July 2026 is Boys Home of Virginia. Perkins Law salutes Boys Home of Virginia for its mission guide young men…

Eric Perkins Joins Franchise Freedom Executive Panel​
July 02, 2026

Join us for a focused discussion on franchise ownership, expansion, and long-term business freedom strategies. Perkins Law's Eric Perkins will be one of the five experienced panelists to discuss practical paths to building, growing, and eventually…

VDACS Launches New Platform for Online Registration of Charitable Organizations
June 20, 2026

Like most states, Virginia specifically regulates charitable fundraising in the spirit of consumer protection.  This regulates takes several forms, including an annual registration requirement for nonprofit organizations that engage in charitable…

Nonprofit Q and A: We have raised more money than expected — can we file a full Form 1023 proactively to avoid problems with the IRS?
June 03, 2026

QUESTION:  If my startup nonprofit organization files Form 1023-EZ for recognition of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and a year later realize we have raised a lot more money than expected, can we file…

June Nonprofit Spotlight: Girls Rule the Court (GRTC)
June 03, 2026

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for June 2026 is Girls Rule the Court (GRTC). Perkins Law salutes GRTC for its mission to promote health, wellness,…

May Nonprofit Spotlight: Better2gether RVA
May 01, 2026

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for May 2026 is Better2gether RVA. Perkins Law salutes Better2gether RVA for its mission to empower families of…