Form 1023 December 6, 2011 Updated June 2023 Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ is the application an organization uses for the IRS to issue a determination letter or ruling letter that recognizes an organization’s exemption from federal income tax. Form 1023 Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Instructions for Form 1023 Form 1023-EZ Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3 Instructions for Form 1023-EZ Category: Articles, Compliance & Filings, IRS Filings, Resources, Starting a NonprofitPrevious Post:IRS Guide to Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status Next Post:Taxes for Tax-Exempt Organizations