If an organization has unrelated business income of more than $1,000, it must also file Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return PDF. Your organization must comply with other tax law requirements applicable to tax-exempt organizations. See Publication 557, Tax Exempt Status for Your Organization PDF, for more information.

What to do if exempt status is not yet recognized?

If the organization’s principal business, office, or agency is in a foreign country or U.S. possession, mail to: Indicate that exempt status is not yet recognized by checking the appropriate box on page 1 of Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Do you need a letter to affirm your tax exempt status?

As discussed in Affirmation of Your Tax-Exempt Status, the IRS will issue a letter describing the tax status of government entities. Most organizations and individuals will accept this letter as the substantiation that they need. No application is required, and no fee is associated with this letter.

Is the IRS issuing numbers for exempt organizations?

No. Unlike some states that issue numbers to organizations to indicate that these organizations are exempt from state sales taxes, the IRS does not issue numbers specifically for exempt organizations.

How does a corporation regain its tax exempt status?

If a corporation is reinstated by the state after an administrative suspension or dissolution of its corporate charter, its exempt status may be reinstated without the need for the corporation to reapply. The organization must submit evidence from the state that its charter has been reinstated, indicating the effective date of reinstatement.

Can you request expedited processing for a tax exemption?

Granting expedited processing is at the discretion of the IRS. An organization may not request expedited handling of a Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. See Expedited Application Processing for more information.