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Tax exempt organization search

Tax Exempt Organization Search (formerly EO Select Check) is an online search tool that allows users to search for and select an exempt organization and check certain information about its federal tax status and filings.

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Charitable, nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations

Tax information for charities, nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations.

Revoked? Reinstated?
Information about the automatic revocation process and how to be reinstated
Exempt Organization Select Check
Exempt Organizations Select Check is an online search tool that allows users to search for and select an exempt organization and check certain information about its federal tax status and filings.
Applying for tax exempt status
Information about how to apply for IRS recognition of tax-exempt status
How to stay exempt
Resources for tax-exempt nonprofit organizations

Automatic exemption revocation for nonfiling: Effect of losing exemption

What is the effect of my organization’s losing its tax-exempt status?
General Information
Charities and Nonprofits

Life Cycle of an Exempt Organization

The lifecycle of an exempt organization includes accessing explanatory information and forms an organization may need to file with the IRS.
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Charities and Nonprofits

Not eligible for exemption

Conclusion that organization is not eligible to apply for recognition of exemption under IRC section 501(a).
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Charities and Nonprofits

Exempt organizations forms and instructions

Tax forms and instructions used by tax-exempt organizations.
General Information
Charities and Nonprofits

Exempt organizations - Required filings

Federal annual tax filings for tax-exempt organizations.
General Information
Charities and Nonprofits

Publication 4221-NC, Compliance Guide for Tax Exempt Organizations (other than 501(c)(3) Public Charities and Private Foundations)

Publication 4221-NC, Compliance Guide for Tax Exempt Organizations (other than 501(c)(3) Public Charities and Private Foundations)
Forms and Instructions

Definition of exempt operating foundation

Definition of an exempt operating foundation that is not subject to the tax on investment income.
General Information
Charities and Nonprofits

Exempt organizations: Compensation of officers

Employment tax treatment of officers of tax-exempt organizations, including those who are not compensated for their services.
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Charities and Nonprofits

Exempt organizations public disclosure: Disclosure of final letters denying or revoking exempt status

What public disclosure requirements apply to rulings and determinations that tax exemption should be denied or revoked?
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Charities and Nonprofits

Subscribe to Exempt Organization Update

Subscribe to Exempt Organizations Update, a free e-mail service for tax professionals and representatives of tax-exempt organizations from the IRS. Subscribers receive e-mail updates and alerts from the IRS about developments in exempt organizations tax law and regulations, upcoming IRS training and events, and other information.
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Charities and Nonprofits