Reminder to tax-exempt organizations: 990s, other forms due on May 17; information and tools available to help -
The Internal Revenue Service today reminds tax-exempt organizations that operate on a calendar-year (CY)...more
On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act” or “Act”). The Act was one of several Congressional responses to the COVID-19 emergency and it...more
The IRS is revising Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and its instructions, to help charities apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Effective January...more
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Section 4940 of the Code imposes an excise tax on the “net investment income” of private foundations. Historically, the excise tax was 2%, with an opportunity for reduction to 1% for a year in which the foundation’s...more
The Taxpayer First Act, enacted July 1, 2019, requires tax-exempt organizations to electronically file information returns and related forms. The new law affects tax-exempt organizations in tax years beginning after July 1,...more
Various Charities and Nonprofits webpages have been redesigned to improve organization, design and navigation using data analytics and user testing.
Charitable hospitals under the Affordable Care Act – Section 501(r) -...more
EP and EO participating in 2018 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums -
Employee Plans and Exempt Organizations will participate in the 2018 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums in five cities starting in July. The forums offer three days of...more
New IRS online tool offers expanded access to information on tax-exempt organizations; newly-filed data available to public for first time -
The IRS introduced a new online tool designed to provide faster, easier access...more
Join the IRS for a National Paycheck Checkup Thunderclap -
We invite you or your group to join @IRSnews in support of the IRS Thunderclap effort promoting a national “Paycheck Checkup.” Following major tax law changes,...more
Use Form 1024-A to Apply for Recognition of Exemption under IRC Section 501(c)(4) -
Organizations that choose to apply for recognition of exempt status under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(a) as an organization...more
The IRS reminds people seeking tax-exempt status to use the current version of forms to avoid processing delays. The current version of Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the...more
Employers face a January 31, 2018, due date for filing 2017 Forms W-2 and W-3 with the Social Security Administration. This date applies to both electronic and paper filers....more
Beware of Hurricane Harvey fake charity scams -
The IRS issued a warning about possible fake charity scams emerging due to Hurricane Harvey and encouraged taxpayers to seek out recognized charitable groups for their...more
Form 990-N e-Postcard page unavailable 12/26/16 to 1/6/17 -
The Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Exempt Organizations — Form 990-N (e-Postcard) page will be down from December 26, 2016 at 11:59 a.m. until...more
Some Form 990-N Electronic Filing System (e-Postcard) users may see error messages -
The Form 990-N online filing system moved from Urban Institute to IRS.gov in February. While the new system has been successful, a...more
..IRS Announcement 2016-17: Limited Penalty Relief for Filers of Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement
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