Once you file a support group as a 501(c)(7) social club, does the group have to file this exempt paperwork every year?Susan R
Susan,
An organization applies only ONCE for tax exempt status.
An organization applies only ONCE for tax exempt status.
But, tax exempt organizations must file an annual reporting of their continued existence, Form 990/990EZ or the online 990N every year with the IRS.
It’s a little like passing your drivers license test once, but you must renew your license every couple of years.
Most homeschool organizations file the online 990N and not the longer 990/990EZ because their annual gross income is under $50,000.
If you fail to file the 990/990EZ/990N for three consecutive years, your group’s tax exempt status is automatically revoked! Then you may end up owing taxes. 🙁
Additionally, some states require annual filings as well. Visit Hurwit and Associates to see what your annual filing requirements in your state might be. Pick your state in the drop down menu on the right sidebar.
I hope that helps!
Carol Topp, CPA