Tax-Exempt Organizations: Formation and Operations
RegisterNina Tross MBA, EA

Session Begins: 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT/11:00 AM MT/10:00 AM PT
Session Concludes: 3:00 PM ET/2:00 PM CT/1:00 PM MT/12:00 PM PT
This course will cover the issues to be considered during the formation of a tax-exempt organization; the completion of the Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemptions Under 503(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and the preparation of the Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax. The course will address the payroll and excise tax filing requirements for the tax-exempt organization.
At the completion of this session, the participants will be able to better:
- Compile the documents needed to apply for tax-exempt status.
- Identify the schedules that accompany the Form 1023.
- Ensure compliance of the record keeping and reporting requirements of the tax-exempt organization for the donors, employees and other stakeholders.
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