A farmers' cooperative may use Form 1028 to apply for recognition of exempt status under Internal Revenue Code section 521. Current Revision Form 1028 PDF Instructions for Form 1028 (Print Version PDF) Recent Developments None at this time. Other Items You May Find Useful All Form 1028 Revisions About Publication 583, Starting a Business and Keeping Records Other Current Products Related About Form 1120-C, U.S. Income Tax Return for Cooperative Associations About Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative About Form 8718, User Fee for Exempt Organization Determination Letter Request About Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization About Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)