Church 501(c)(3) Application: A Guide to IRS Form 1023
A step-by-step guide to the IRS Form 1023 process for church 501(c)(3) applications — eligibility, required documents, filing fees, and processing time.
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
Partnering with 501(c)(3) nonprofits that meet California’s Qualified Commercial Tenant criteria can offer landlords stable occupancy, reputational value, and potential tax benefits.
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.
Forming a church in California
The key steps to forming a church in California: choosing a legal structure, filing Articles of Incorporation, drafting bylaws, and securing tax-exempt status.
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