Tax Exempt Orgs

On August 26, 2010, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions for automatic revocation of tax-exempt status for organizations that fail to file annual returns or notice.
1. What is automatic revocation?
Automatic revocation occurs when an exempt organization that is required to file an annual return (e.g., Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) or submit an annual [...]

Every year, millions of taxpayers donate money to charitable organizations. The IRS has put together the following list of six things you should know about the tax treatment of tax-exempt organizations:

Annual returns are made available to the public;
Donor lists generally are not public information;
How to find tax-exempt organizations;
Which organizations may accept charitable contributions;
How to find tax-exempt organizations;
Which organizations may accept charitable contributions;
Requirements [...]

The IRS has finalized the 2008 Form 990, Form 990-EZ, schedules, and instructions for filing in 2009. Also, the IRS has published materials that highlight significant changes to the Form and instructions. This information may help you, so click here to have a look.