The Employer Identification Number, or EIN, serves as a tax ID number for businesses and organizations. Here are a few tips for small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities about the EIN: Only the IRS can issue an EIN, and it's a free service. You can visit IRS.gov/EIN, answer a few questions, and get your EIN immediately [...]
Corporations are treated by the law as legal entities. That means the corporation has a life separate from its owners, and has rights and duties of its own. The owners of a corporation are known as stockholders, or shareholders. A corporation can have one or many shareholders. Corporations are typically managed by directors or officers, who [...]
A limited liability company, or LLC, is a business structure created under state law that is separate from its owners, who are called members. In most cases, LLC members are not personally responsible for the business's debts and liabilities for federal tax purposes. An LLC can be treated in different ways, depending on the number of [...]
Organizations who qualify must electronically file Form 1024-A at Pay.gov to apply for recognition of exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4). Before filing the form online, your organization must have an organizing document and an Employer Identification Number. (More information on organizing documents can be found in Publication 557, Tax Exempt Status for Your [...]
This IRS video course discusses 501(c)(3) eligibility, the benefits of exemption, the typical life cycle of a public charity, and how to apply and filing requirements while waiting for a determination letter. Ensure that your organization is eligible for tax exemption before applying. Organizations may operate as a tax-exempt organization while waiting on approval. Donors have [...]
