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Publication 557
Description:
An IRS publication that details the rules and procedures for seeking to obtain exemption from federal income taxes.
Fee:
None
Submit to:
N/A
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Request for Reservation of Name
Description:
Reserves a unique name for the organization
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Fee:
$35 (mail), $55 (online)
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Secretary of State
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Articles of Incorporation
Description:
Legally incorporates the nonprofit
Type:
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Fee:
$70 (mail), $90 (online)
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Form SS-4
Description:
Applies for Employer Identification (Federal ID) Number
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Form 1023
Description:
Applies for federal tax exemptions under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code. Form 1023 must accompany form
8718
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Type:
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Fee:
$600
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IRS
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Form 1023EZ
Description:
Form 1023EZ payment must be made concurrently with the form's submission on pay.gov.
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Fee:
$275
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Form ST-16
Description:
Applies for exemption from Minnesota sales taxes (Not all 501(c)(3) organizations qualify for this exemption).
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Form ST-3
Description:
Exempt organizations must provide a completed and signed copy of Minnesota Department of Revenue Form ST-3 to the seller.
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Description:
Registers for tax ID number for organizations collecting tax on products or services, or withholding taxes for employees.
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Registers the organization for charitable solicitation.
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Fee:
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Form 990
Description:
Files tax return for tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts greater than or equal to $200,000 or total assets that are greater than or equal to $500,000 at the end of the year. Nonprofits are encouraged to review
Instructions for Form 990
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Type:
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Fee:
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IRS
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Form 990EZ
Description:
Files tax return for tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 or total assets that are less than $500,000 at the end of the year.
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Fee:
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Description:
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Annual Report
Description:
Files annual financial statements.
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Form
Fee:
$25
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Annual Renewal
Description:
Maintains organization incorporation status. Organizations must pay a $25 fee to reinstate its incorporation.
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