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IRS Applications – Which One Do I File?

So you’ve gotten your nonprofit set up and it’s time to apply for your tax-exempt status. But how?

Assuming you’re planning to apply for IRS 501(c)(3) public charity status (which most garden variety nonprofits are), you’ll need to file either the IRS 1023 Full Form or the IRS 1023-EZ.

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