Someone asked me about these, so I thought I'd bump up this old topic in case the info is of interest to anyone else.

The IRS published a couple new pamphlets last fall written in every day words. They aren't real detailed but give good overviews and basic information.

You can view or download the PDF files from the website, but they are kind of an odd size. You can also order them from 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).

Publication 4220, Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status (Pub 37053T)
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

designed to help prospective charities apply for tax exemption under the tax law.

Guide for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations (Pub 37054E)
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4221.pdf

explains the record keeping, report filing, and disclosure rules that apply to organizations that have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3).

[ 02-27-2004, 12:01 PM: Message edited by: JHB ]