Does your Baie-Comeau religious organization fall under the tax-exempt status with the IRS? If you don't know, or if you just want to refresh yourself on your tax status, the info and documents below are only a click away.
A nonprofit organization is a business that is exempt from paying taxes and is incorporated under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 501(c)(3) tax code. The IRS will recognize an organization as tax-exempt if it meets the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. For additional information, please view:
Organizations applying for tax-exempt status must submit an application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN), and an application for recognition of exemption. For further information on tax exemptions, please visit the IRS Exemption Requirements web page.
The process of applying for 501(c)(3) status may appear to be complex, but several government agencies have published helpful information.
You may wish to start by visiting USA.gov's Nonprofit Gateway, which lists a wealth of information for new and existing organizations as well as groups that interact and provide assistance for nonprofits.
Next, you may wish to visit the Small Business Administration's (SBA) web pages devoted to nonprofits. The SBA provides resources to assist people with starting and maintaining small businesses, including nonprofit organizations.
Charities are required to register at the state level, so you will want to locate information specific to your state on the IRS's web site. Finally, you will also find information specific to nonprofits, including the exemption application form, on the IRS's web page dedicated to charities and nonprofits.
You can get help with questions about applying for tax exemption, annual filing requirements and information about exempt organizations through the IRS Exempt Organization (EO) division.
You may also contact the IRS EO by phone or mail at:
Phone: 1-877-829-5500
IRS
TE/GE Customer Service
Account Services
PO Box 2508
Cincinnati, OH 45201
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