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Form 1023 Help
Step-by-step guide to completing Form 1023, the Application for Recognition of Exemption. FAQs included.

Frequently asked questions about the form 990
From CompassPoint, this FAQ regarding the form 990 was created by leading experts from across the country.

Idealist.org Regulation FAQs
Commonly asked questions are answered in the areas of federal and state law, nongovernmental regulations, taxes, and more.

Life Cycle of a Public Charity
During its existence, a public charity has numerous interactions with the IRS. The IRS provides information, explanations, guides, forms and publications through this IRS Web site.

Tax Information for Tax-Exempt Organizations from the IRS
This site provides information regarding the requirements for tax-exempt organizations, how to apply for recognition of tax-exempt status by the IRS, and the annual filing requirements for tax-exempt organizations.

Books

Nonprofit Law Made Easy by Bruce R. Hopkins
This primer in nonprofit law covers the areas of nonprofit start-up, acquiring and maintaining tax-exempt status, reporting requirements, and more.

Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits: a Guide to Gaining Competitive Advantage by Peggy M. Jackson
The first book to discuss the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation as it relates to nonprofit organizations, this book is an essential guide for nonprofit executives and boards who want to know how the new legislation can enhance their organization's mission.