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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.

Recommended by IRS

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

TY2022 XML schemas and business rules for exempt organizations and other tax exempt entities Modernized e-File

The links below provide information and technical guidance for software developers and transmitters who are interested in developing software for the Modernized e-File Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, 990-PF, 990-T, 1120-POL, 8868, 4720, 5227 and 5330 for Tax Year (TY) 2022 and Form 8038-CP for TY2023. Included are the XML Schemas, Business Rules, Release Memorandums and specific instructions.
General Information

Filing Tips for Exempt Organization Returns

Filing tips and supplemental instructions for exempt organization returns.
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Charities and Nonprofits

Section 149 - Advance refundings, bonds must be registered to be tax exempt, exceptions, federally guaranteed bond not exempt

Advance Refundings, Bonds Must be Registered to be Tax Exempt, Exceptions, Federally Guaranteed Bond Not Exempt
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Bond Professional

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

Exempt Organizations Update archive

An archive of email 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

IRS complaint or referral process – Tax Exempt Bonds

If you suspect an issuer or beneficiary of tax advantaged bonds is not complying with the tax laws, you may send information to the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division.
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Frequently asked questions about applying for tax exemption

Information on the application process for tax-exempt organizations
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Charities and Nonprofits

Tax Exempt and Government Entities interim guidance and directives

Tax Exempt and Governments Entities Division administrative guidance to their examiners regarding internal operations.
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Governments

Tax Exempt Organization Search bulk data downloads

This page contains link to the bulk download files available on Tax Exempt Organization Search.
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Tax Exempt Organization Search (TEOS) dataset guides

A guide offering essential descriptive information for datasets.
Forms and Instructions
Charities and Nonprofits