Taxexempt organizations have special tax considerations from "summary" of Income Tax Fundamentals 2021 by Gerald E. Whittenburg,Martha Altus-Buller,Steven Gill
Tax-exempt organizations, such as charities, religious institutions, and educational institutions, are granted special tax considerations by the Internal Revenue Service. These organizations are not required to pay federal income tax on the income they generate, as long as they meet certain requirements set forth by the IRS. One of the key requirements for tax-exempt status is that the organization must operate exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, or other specified purposes. Additionally, the organization's earnings cannot benefit any individual or shareholder. This ensures that the organization's income is used to further its stated mission rather than for personal gain. In order to maintain their tax-exempt status, organizations must file annual information returns with the IRS, known as Form 990. This form provides detailed financial informa...
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