Church 501(c)(3) Application: A Guide to IRS Form 1023
A church 501(c)(3) application isn’t legally required, but many churches file one anyway. Learn why, and how the Form 1023 process works.
Tag Archives: 501(c)(3)
Group Tax Exemptions
How group tax exemptions let a nonprofit share another organization’s 501(c)(3) status without filing its own separate IRS application.
Does Your Church Need to Apply for Tax-Exempt Status? A Decision Guide
Does your church need to apply for tax-exempt status? While churches qualify automatically under IRS Section 501(c)(3), California requires a separate application to the Franchise Tax Board. Without state recognition, your church remains a taxable entity under the Revenue and Taxation Code.
Churches and Unrelated Business Income Tax
How unrelated business income tax applies to churches, including debt-financed rental property, thrift shop sales, and bingo exceptions.
Deductible Donations for Congregation Members
The IRS rules for deductible church donations, including the $250 written acknowledgment requirement and what makes a contribution tax-deductible.
Bushore Church Real Estate
With Bushore Church Real Estate, you receive a full and experienced, in-house representation for all of your legal, corporate, and real property needs. Bushore Church Real Estate specializes in nearly all matters concerning Church Real Estate, including religious, nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. We are a father and son California Real Estate team, having offices in both […]
Qualified Commercial Tenants
California’s SB 1103 gives small nonprofit and business tenants new protections on rent increases, lease translation, and operating cost disclosures. Here’s what churches leasing commercial space need to know.
Forming a Non-Profit: 7 Steps to Start Your Organization
Forming a non-profit is easier with a clear plan. Learn the essential steps, filings, and legal requirements to start a compliant nonprofit organization.
Church Bingo: A Guide to Regulations, Licensing, and Tax Exemptions
Church bingo is legal in California, but only under strict rules. Learn the licensing requirements under Penal Code §326.5 and how bingo activity can affect your church’s property tax exemption.
Church Formation in California: Key Steps and Compliance
The key steps to forming a church in California: choosing a legal structure, filing Articles of Incorporation, drafting bylaws, and securing tax-exempt status.