Private inurement (using charity’s income or assets for personal use) is prohibited by the IRS. Learn more about this important restriction and suggestions on how to protect your 501(c)(3) status. Private Inurement

Even if your organization already has its 501(c)(3) status, the IRS can still take it away unless you do the right things. This guide covers activities that may jeopardize a charity’s exempt status, tax returns or notices that must be filed, recordkeeping, changes to be reported to the IRS, required public disclosures and resources for public charities.

Your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status only applies to Federal income taxes. It doesn’t make you automatically exempt from State of Georgia income taxes. Find out how to make sure you are covered. State Income Tax Ememptions

Does your organization generate income from activities, including fundraising, that are not directly related to the basis of the organization’s exemption? The IRS has special rules for tax on that income that you need to know. Tax on Unrelated Business Income  

Even though you are a “tax-exempt” organization, there are still taxes you have to pay. This article and chart tell you what taxes may apply to your organization. Taxes for Tax Exempt Organizations

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 Form 1023-EZ