Your Organization's Preparation

To avoid delays in obtaining 501(c) tax-exempt status fast, you simply should be prepared. Read the instructions, and make sure your organization has taken the prerequisite steps to filing. This includes incorporation, creating organizational records, defining your activities, and creating financial projections.

Once you've gathered all your materials, start on the 501(c)(3) application. You'll be able to work through the whole application, and increase your chances of preparing it correctly and completely, the first time.
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