1023-I Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 5

Form 1023 Interactive, Application for Recognition of Exemption
Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
This form is used to apply for recognition as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3).
Note. You may be eligible to file Form 1023-EZ, a streamlined version of the application for recognition of tax
exemption. You must complete the Form 1023-EZ Eligibility Worksheet in the Instructions for Form 1023-EZ to
determine if you are eligible to file this form. If you are not eligible to file Form 1023-EZ, you can still file Form 1023
(or Form 1023, Interactive) below.

Current Products
Form 1023, Interactive
Interactive version of Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, includes helpful hints and links to help applicants submit a complete application.
Form 1023
Standard PDF version of the Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. It does not include helpful hints and links to information on IRS.gov.
Instructions for Form 1023 (HTML)
Accessible Form 1023
Accessible version of Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code.

Recent Developments
Other Items You May Find Useful:
All Revisions for Form 1023
Notice 1382, Changes for Form 1023
Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code
Other Items Related to Form 1023
Other Current Products

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