Tax Information for Charitable Organizations
Life Cycle of a Public Charity/Private Foundation
Links to helpful information about points of intersection between charitable organizations and the IRS, including access to explanatory information and forms that an organization may need to file with the IRS.
Exemption requirements: 501(c)(3) organizations
A brief description of the requirements for exemption under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
Application for Recognition of Exemption
Procedures for applying for exemption under Internal Revenue Section 501(c)(3).
Exempt Organizations - Required Filings
Federal annual tax filings for tax-exempt organizations.
Publication 4573, Group Exemptions
A publication describing, in question and answer format, the federal tax rules that apply to group rulings of exemption under Internal Revenue Code section 501.
The Restriction of Political Campaign Intervention by Section 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations
Political Campaign Activity by section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations
Unrelated Business Income Tax
Unrelated business income tax requirements for tax-exempt organizations.
Employment Taxes for Exempt Organizations
Links to information about employment taxes for tax-exempt organizations.
Tax Information for Churches and Religious Organizations
Tax Information for Churches and Religious Orgs
Tax Information for Contributors
Tax Information for Contributors
State Links
A collection of links to State government web sites with useful information for exempt organizations.
Web-Based Mini-Course - Deducting Charitable Contributions
A short course to help charities and contributors understand what is a deductible charitable contribution and what is not. Also covers amount and types of deductible contributions, what records to keep and how to report contributions.
Charitable Contributions - YouTube video
