1. New requirement for organizations intending to operate under Section 501(c)(4): Submit Form 8976 New legislation enacted at the end of 2015 added section 506 to the Internal Revenue Code. Section 506 requires an organization to notify the IRS of its intent to operate as a section 501(c)(4) organization. The IRS has developed a new form – Form 8976 – that organizations should use to provide this notification. The Form 8976 may only be submitted electronically. The Form 8976 – Electronic Registration System allows organizations to complete the notification process, keeps account information current and enables organizations to receive secure, digital communications from the IRS. A user fee of $50 must be submitted to Pay.gov to complete your organization’s notification. You do not need special software to submit a notification. Learn more.
  2. User fee decreased for Form 1023-EZ On July 1 the user fee to process the Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, was decreased from $400 to $275 (see Rev. Proc. 2016-32). You must submit the fee through www.pay.gov when you file a 1023-EZ application. You can pay the fee directly from your bank account or by credit/debit card.
  3. EP and EO participating in 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Employee Plans and Exempt Organizations will participate in the 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums in five cities starting in July. The forums offer three days of seminars and workshops featuring speakers from both the IRS and tax practitioner organizations. In addition to getting the latest tax information, tax professionals can earn continuing education credits for their attendance.