As of January 31, 2020, the IRS requires that Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, be completed and submitted online through a U.S. government website called Pay.gov. There is a 90-day grace period during which the IRS will continue to accept paper versions of Form 1023.  The IRS also increased the length of Form 1023 from 36 pages to 40 pages.

To submit Form 1023, you must:

  1. Register for an account on Pay.gov.
  2. Enter “1023” in the search box and select Form 1023.
  3. Complete the form.

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