Form 1023 - Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 1023 Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code	Form	Modified	Available
Form 1023-EZ Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code	Form	Modified	Available
2015-05-09 SS 1545-0056r.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2017-05-15	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
39428	Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code	Form	Modified
210521	Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1545-0056	ICR Reference No: 201704-1545-027
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201407-1545-002
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Form 1023 - Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/16/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/30/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2017
Responses	80,000	0	80,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,714,236	0	4,759,190
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Form 1023 is filed by applicants seeking Federal income tax exemption as organization described in section 501(c)(3). IRS uses the information to determine if the applicant is exempt and whether the applicant is a private foundation. Form 1023-EZ is a simplified version of Form 1023, to be filed by organization who meet certain criteria.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 508 Name of Law: Special rules with respect to section 501(c)(3) Organization.
   US Code: 26 USC 509 Name of Law: Private foundation defined
   US Code: 26 USC 501(c)(3) Name of Law: Political Expenditures of Section 501(c)(3) Organizations
   US Code: 26 USC 501(a) Name of Law: Exemption from taxation
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 17087	04/07/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 29999	06/30/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code	1023-EZ	Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code	1023	Application for Exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	80,000	80,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,714,236	4,759,190	0	-44,954	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: The PATH Act presents legislative changes that amended Form 1023 and caused a reduction of burden by consolidating portions of the Form 1023. The changes on the Form 1023 will decrease burden hours by 44,954. There are no changes to Form 1023-EZ.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $258,938

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 06/30/2017

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