How to Apply to Be Tax-Exempt
Applying for Exemption
- What to know before you apply
- Step-by-step guide to applying
- The Application: Form 1023
- Form 1023 Instructions
- Can the IRS expedite my application?
After You Apply
- I want to check the status of my application
- What can I do while the IRS is processing my application?
More Information from the IRS
- Publication 4220: Applying for 501c)(3) Status
- Publication 557: Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-08-23