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   Are state and local governments required to apply for tax exempt status?

   • State and local governments are not required to apply for this exempt status, however. As discussed in Affirmation of Your Tax-Exempt Status, the IRS will issue a letter describing the tax status of government entities. Most organizations and individuals will accept this letter as the substantiation that they need.

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   Are state and local governments required to pay federal income tax?

   • Most state and local government entities are not required to pay federal income tax. For non-tax reasons, though, government entities are sometimes asked to provide a tax-exempt number or determination letter to prove their status as a tax-exempt organization. State and local governments are not required to apply for this exempt status, however.

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   What is tax exempt status?

   • The term “tax exempt” refers to the status granted by the IRS to qualifying organizations. To receive tax-exempt status, an organization must meet a specific description and, for Section 501 (c) (3) status, complete and submit an application. Tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) applies to federal income tax and federal unemployment tax.

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   How do I apply for tax-exempt status?

   • Applying for recognition of exemption results in formal IRS recognition of an organization's status, and may be preferable for that reason. How do I obtain an application for tax-exempt status? Most organizations applying for exemption must use specific application forms. Four forms currently used by the IRS are:

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Many tax laws apply differently to government entities than to other organizations and individuals. The primary tax difference from other taxpayers is the general exemption from income tax. IRC Section 115 excludes from gross income any income derived from the exercise of or administration of any public function.

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   Most state and local government entities are not required to pay federal income tax. For non-tax reasons, though, government entities are sometimes asked to provide a tax-exempt number or determination letter to prove their status as a tax-exempt organization.

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   Feb 7, 2024 · To receive tax-exempt status, an organization must meet a specific description and, for Section 501 (c) (3) status, complete and submit an application. Tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) applies to federal income tax and federal unemployment tax.

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   Jun 18, 2018 · Most state and local government entities are not required to pay federal income tax. For non-tax reasons, though, government entities are sometimes asked to provide a tax-exempt number or determination letter to prove their status as a tax-exempt organization.

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   Apply for a CES number by completing Form S-103, Application for Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exempt Status. Include a copy of your organization's 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS.