Once you have followed the steps on the Before Applying for Tax-Exempt Status page, you will need to determine what type of tax-exempt status you want. Note: As of January 31, 2020, Form 1023 applications for recognition of exemption must be submitted electronically online at Pay.gov. As of January 5, 2021, Form 1024-A applications for recognition of exemption must also be submitted electronically online at Pay.gov. As of January 3, 2022, Form 1024 applications for recognition of exemption must be submitted electronically online at Pay.gov as well. A grace period will extend until April 30, 2022, where paper versions of Form 1024 will continue to be accepted. For more information, please refer to the Form 1024 product page. Charitable, religious and educational organizations (501(c)(3)) Form 1023-EZ Instructions for Form 1023-EZ PDF Form 1023 Instructions for Form 1023 PDF Social welfare organizations (501(c)(4) organizations) Form 8976, Notice of Intent to Operate Under Section 501(c)(4) Form 1024-A Instructions for Form 1024-A PDF Other nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations (501(a)) Form 1024 Instructions for Form 1024 PDF Additional information Application process: A step-by-step review of what an organization needs to know and to do in order to apply for recognition by the IRS of tax-exempt status Publication 4220, Applying for 501(c)(3) Status PDF Publication 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization PDF Group exemptions PDF FAQs: Applying for tax exemption FAQs: Form 1023 Top ten tips to shorten the tax-exempt application process Sample application questions Can the IRS expedite my application? Power of attorney: Appointing someone to represent you Life cycle of an exempt organization Federal tax obligations of nonprofit corporations Online training Applying for Tax Exemption - An Overview After you apply IRS processing of exemption applications Exempt organizations Form 1023-EZ approvals Tax law compliance before exempt status is recognized Where's my application for tax-exempt status? Changes to the EO Determinations Process Rejecting Incomplete Applications Quick links A-Z Index Educational Resources and Guidance Publications Audit Process Contact IRS exempt organizations About Us Form 1023-EZ Transcript ASL