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Non-Profits

1.	Definition of a Non-Profit Corporation
2.	Reasons to Form a Non-Profit Corporation
3.	Comparing a Non-Profit to an LLC or Corporation
4.	Tax Exemption for Non-Profits
5.	Commercial Rights of Non-Profits
6.	Managing a Non-Profit Corporation
7.	Membership in a Non-Profit
8.	501(c)(3) Tax Exemption for Non-Profits
9.	Other Types of Non-Profits
10.	Applying for Tax Exempt Status
11.	Operating a Non-Profit Corporation
12.	Checklist for New Non-Profit Corporations

10. Applying for Tax Exempt Status

It will take the IRS 3-5 months to examine and approve your 501(c)(3) application. Keep in mind that a 501(c)(3) application is randomly assigned to an IRS agent for examination. Since each agent has a different work load, processing times vary. You can get a jump start on the process by forming your corporation BEFORE completing the 501(c)(3) application. While LegalZoom is filing your incorporation documents, you can select your board members, prepare your financial budget and refine your activities and programs.

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