What are the tax procedures for requesting exempt status recognition?
Generally, an organization seeking recognition of an exempt status is required to submit the appropriate application. Specifically, an organization seeking recognition of exemption under § 501(c)(3) \ must submit a completed Form 1023.
What fees are required by those requesting an exempt status?
Generally, an application for exemption under § 501(c)(3) includes a $400 fee for organizations that have had annual gross receipts averaging not more than $10,000 during the preceding four years, or new organizations that anticipate gross receipts averaging not more than $10,000 during the first four years.
Application for exemption under § 501(c)(3) includes an $850 fee for organizations whose actual or anticipated gross receipts exceed $10,000 averaged annually. For those seeking the $400 fee, the Service also requires the organization to sign a certification with their application that the receipts are or will be not more than the indicated amounts.
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