Accepting online donations doesn’t automatically require registration in every state. Learn what actually triggers charitable solicitation registration, see state-by-state requirements and renewal deadlines, and find out how your Form 990 keeps state renewals on track.
“Nonprofit” and “not-for-profit” usually mean the same thing, and neither label decides your taxes. See how for-profits, nonprofits, and tax-exempt organizations differ on federal income tax, donor deductions, and annual returns, and find out which IRS application fits the organization you’re forming.
Most tax-exempt organizations never pay federal tax on the money their investments earn. Private foundations are the exception. Every year, a private foundation calculates and pays an excise tax on...
Covered by a central organization’s group exemption? Learn how your group exemption number connects to Form 990 and which annual return your subordinate files.