Tax Guide for Nonprofit Organizations

We recognize that understanding tax issues related to your organization can be time-consuming and complicated. We want to help you get the information you need so that you can focus on starting and growing your organization.

To help you better understand the tax obligations specific to nonprofit organizations we have created this guide.

How to Use This Guide

Each section of this guide contains information important to your business. The Getting Started section provides key resources related to registration, filing returns, account maintenance and other important information you need.

The Industry Topics section covers general information in an at-a-glance format that can be expanded to provide more extensive information if you need it.

The Types of Organizations section covers special situations, including exemptions specific to each group.

Lastly, the Resources provides links to a wealth of information, including web-based seminars, publications, statutory and regulatory information, and access to live help from our customer service representatives.

Please note that the information included is general in nature and is not intended to replace any law or regulation.

If You Need Help

If at any time you need assistance with topics included in this guide — or with others we may have not included — feel free to contact us by telephone or email for assistance. Contact information and hours of operation are available in the Resources section.

If you have suggestions for improving this guide, please contact us by email.