Get NY DTF ST-119.2-I 2012

Vote to incorporate. ... Appoint an incorporator and create the initial board of directors. ... Obtain a registered agent. ... Check the availability of your nonprofit's name. ... Download the certificate of incorporation template from the New York Department of State website. ... Complete the certificate of incorporation form.

Incorporate. ... Apply for an EIN. ... Provide a detailed business purpose. ... File Form 1023 with the IRS. ... Pay the necessary filing fees. ... When to file. ... Complete the state-level application (if applicable).

Certain groups of people who meet specific criteria don't have to pay income taxes. For example, if you're single, under the age of 65, and your yearly income is less than $12,000, or married, under 65, with income less than $24,000, you're exempt from paying taxes. ... (These figures are for 2019 or the 2018 tax year.)

To apply for tax-exempt status, you must complete IRS Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Completing this form can be a daunting task because of the legal and tax technicalities you'll need to understand.

To obtain 501(c)(3) status, a nonprofit corporation must apply to the Internal Revenue Service for recognition of tax exemption by filing IRS Form 1023. Relatively speaking, forming the corporation is fairly straightforward (assuming that one completely understands the process).

Choose a name. ... File articles of incorporation. ... Apply for your IRS tax exemption. ... Apply for a state tax exemption. ... Draft bylaws. ... Appoint directors. ... Hold a meeting of the board. ... Obtain licenses and permits.

Name Your Organization. ... Choose a New York nonprofit corporation structure. ... Recruit Incorporators and Initial Directors. ... Appoint a Registered Agent. ... Prepare and File Articles of Incorporation. ... Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) ... Store Nonprofit Records.

Choose a business name. Incorporate online or by phone with incorporate.com. Apply for your IRS tax exemption. Apply for a state tax exemption. Draft bylaws. Appoint directors. Hold a meeting of the board. Obtain any necessary licenses and permits.

How much does it cost to start a New York nonprofit organization? The filing fee for NY Nonprofit Certificate of Incorporation is $75. The NY Division of Corporations accepts check, money order or credit card. If faxing, use the Credit Card Authorization form.

Using Form 1023 to File If you file Form 1023, the average IRS processing time is 3-6 months. Processing times of 9 or 12 months are not unheard of. The IRS closely scrutinizes these applications, as the applicants are typically large or complex organizations.

The standard filing fee for Form 1023 will cost you $750, but your fee will be reduced by $400 if you don't expect revenue to exceed $40,000. The financial considerations involved in starting a nonprofit require a lot of legwork and more than a little paperwork, but you will be rewarded with financial security.

Sales by New York governmental entities of tangible personal property or services that are not ordinarily sold by private persons are exempt from sales tax.

Please note: Being organized and operated as a not-for-profit organization does not, by itself, qualify an organization as a sales tax exempt organization. Religious, charitable, educational, and other organizations must apply to the Tax Department to obtain sales tax exempt status.

Clothing and footwear under $110 are exempt from New York City and NY State Sales Tax. Purchases above $110 are subject to a 4.5% NYC Sales Tax and a 4% NY State Sales Tax.

Nonprofits are also exempt from paying sales tax and property tax. While the income of a nonprofit organization may not be subject to federal taxes, nonprofit organizations do pay employee taxes (Social Security and Medicare) just like any for-profit company.