About ITG The office of Indian Tribal Governments was established to help Indian tribes deal with their federal tax matters.
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ITG Customer Satisfaction Survey 2008 ITG has released a report on the results of its 2008 survey of customer satisfaction.
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New Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations Beginning in 2008, small tax-exempt organizations that previously were not required to file returns risk losing their tax-exempt status if they do not file an annual electronic notice (e-Postcard Form 990-N). This will include small tax-exempt organizations operated by, or on behalf of Indian tribal governments.
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Consultation Listening Meeting The office of Indian Tribal Governments has a Consultation process that includes periodic Listening meetings, as well as ad hoc requests.
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Tax Status of Tribes Different ways tribal entities can be structured and the tax implications of each; what constitutes a federally recognized tribe and the benefits of such; and the taxability of certain types of income to tribal members.
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Natural Resources Information regarding tribal governments federal tax obligations and responsibilities regarding income from natural resources, IRC Section 7873, etc.
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Excise Taxes Information regarding excise taxes, who is liable, and definitions.
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Tax Information for Charities and Other Non-Profits - ITG Information for Tribal governments as well as other organizations on charitable organizations and deductions.
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Tax Exempt Bonds Insights into tribal governments' economic benefits of issuing tax exempt bonds; their ability to issue tax exempt bonds; what requirements must be met; and other applicable general rules.
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FAQs for Indian Tribal Governments regarding Targeted Tax Benefits Insights into the employment tax credits (Indian Employment, Work Opportunity, Welfare-to-Work, and Empowerment Zone Employment) available to those doing business with or employing Native Americans, and special depreciation rules for qualified property used on reservations.
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Links to Helpful Resources A repository of resources for specific research and/or general knowledge.
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IRS’ Electronic Filing and E-Services The IRS continues to expand its electronic filing and e-Services to allow tax professionals and payers to do business with the IRS electronically.
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IRS Privacy Policy The IRS is committed to protecting the privacy rights of America's taxpayers.
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Reports of the ACT Reports of recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT) on issues concerning employee retirement plans, charities and other tax-exempt organizations, tax-exempt bond issuers, and federal, state, local and Indian tribal government bodies.
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