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How to form a nonprofit corporation / attorney Anthony Mancuso.

Summary:

"You've got a cause you care about--now you just need the legal status that will help your organization raise money to further that cause. Here, you'll find all the forms and information you need to create a tax-exempt nonprofit for your group. Learn how to form a nonprofit corporation in any state and gain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. Includes step-by-step instructions for both IRS Form 1023 and the streamlined Form 1023-EZ federal tax-exemption application. This edition covers the new required online filing for form 1023. With this book you can choose a legal name; prepare articles of incorporation; create your bylaws; obtain federal and state tax-exempt status; prepare minutes for your organizational meeting; and, establish a corporate records book; handle postincorporation filings and tasks."--Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781413328646
ISBN: 1413328644
Physical Description: 275 pages : forms ; 28 cm
Edition: 15th edition.
Publisher: Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

"With downloadable forms ; Create articles, bylaws & minutes"--Cover.

"Free legal updates at Nolo.com"--Cover.

"A step-by-step guide to forming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in any state"--Cover.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Part 1: How nonprofit corporations work. Is nonprofit incorporation right for you? ; Legal rights and duties of incorporators, directors, officers, employees, and members ; Requirements for Section 501(c)(3) tax exemption ; Public charities and private foundations ; Other tax benefits and reporting requirements -- Part 2: Incorporating your nonprofit. Choose a name and file your articles of incorporation ; Prepare your bylaws ; Apply for your federal Section 501(c)(3) tax exemption ; Final steps in organizing your nonprofit corporation ; After corporation is organized ; Lawyers and accountants -- Appendixes: A. Using the downloadable forms and other online material ; B. How to locate incorporation resources online ; C. Information and forms.