Tax Issues (Governance)

The Alliance has compiled this set of tax issue resources from throughout the nonprofit and museum sector.

Applying for 501(c)(3) Status

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website provides access to relevant publications and forms. Publication 4220: Applying for 501 (c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status is a concise, easy-to-use brochure that contains information most organizations need in order to obtain their tax-exempt status.

Compliance Guide for Tax-Exempt Organizations

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website provides access to relevant publications and forms. Publication 4221: Compliance Guide for 501 (c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations is a concise, easy-to-use brochure that contains information most organizations need in order to maintain their tax-exempt status.

Form-1023 EZ Applying for 501(c)(3) Status

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website provides a streamlined application for recognition of exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Publication 4221: Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides Publication 4221, which offers guidance to tax-exempt institutions about tax returns, required filing and recordkeeping, governance considerations, required disclosures and activities that may jeopardize a charity’s exempt status.

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