May 14, 2010Thousands Of Non-Profits Could Lose Their Tax Status
| ||||||
The 2006 Pension Protection Act included a provision requiring all non-profits to file an annual return with the IRS. Previously, non-profits with annual revenue of less than $25,000 were excluded. Non-profits that fail to file a return for three consecutive years lose their tax-exempt status. On May 17, the three-year clock runs out for non-profits that haven't filed a return since 2007. The Urban Institute estimates that up to 365,000 non-profits could lose their tax-exempt status if they fail to file by Monday. Groups that miss the deadline will have to apply for a new exemption and pay a user fee of up to $850. They could also be liable for taxes on any revenue earned before their exemption is renewed. Related Topics: Internal Revenue Service, Urban Institute, USD, Sarah Hall Ingram, The Urban Institute RECOMMENDED ARTICLES
| ||||||
RCP Log In | Register