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Tax Exempt #?

24 years 1 month ago #55515 by Kaylee
Replied by Kaylee on topic RE: Tax Exempt #?
Becky: The telephone number for the IRS non-profit section is 1(877) 829-5500. They are very friendly and helpful. Yes, I said friendly. I was very surprised to find the IRS was very willing to help us figure out the maze of non-profit, tax exempt status. There are several forms you will need to complete and they do want alot of info. but nothing that is too difficult and they are always willing to walk you through it. Give them a call I am sure someone will help you through this. Good Luck. By the way, it took 1 month from the time we sent in our completed forms to receive our status.
24 years 1 month ago #55514 by Beckymonster
Replied by Beckymonster on topic RE: Tax Exempt #?
Thanks Ya'll I will check it out and let ya'll know what I found out.

Becky =)
24 years 1 month ago #55513 by jhb1
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I don't think I was clear a couple messages back (as JHB - I'm elsewhere today and don't have my login with me).

The exemption from PAYING Texas sales tax is part that process of getting set up with the Office of the Comptroller. In Texas, you are a business, but specifically a non-profit business. Their web site is pretty informative and they have 1-800 numbers you can call with questions.

Are you CERTAIN you aren't already set up in Texas? The Comptroller has a search screen at ecpa.cpa.state.tx.us/vendor/tpsearch1.html

You might want to use the last section and just put in one two words from your org name with the zip code in case it wasn't entered EXACTLY the way you have it now.

Good Luck!
Good Luck!
24 years 1 month ago #55512 by jhb1
Replied by jhb1 on topic RE: Tax Exempt #?
Our school district (also in Texas) would not be able to let us use the school's number for liability reasons. They want the organizations kept separate (financially) since they don't have the right to completely control the funds and the processes.

Also, as I understand it, a donation to the school would not be tax deductible, but a donation to the PTO (registered as a 501(c)3 is deductible.
24 years 1 month ago #55511 by GaryWT
Replied by GaryWT on topic RE: Tax Exempt #?
In the past we used the cities school #'s but we were told that if we used the number the city treasurer would have control over our funds to use as the city pleased so we had to break away. We have a tax ID number from the IRS but I am not sure if is also out tax exempt #, any accountants out there.
24 years 1 month ago #55510 by jhb1
Replied by jhb1 on topic RE: Tax Exempt #?
Just a thought...our Pto uses our school's tax exempt number. Because all Pto property and funds are basically considered school property...hope that helps:)
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