The following list shows the subject of instructional videos that we email to people who hire us to form an Arizona nonprofit corporation.

  • Applying for Section 501(c)(3) Status: Ensure your organization is eligible for tax exemption before applying. This video course discusses how a nonprofit corporation applies to become an IRS 501(c)(3) charity, eligibility, the benefits of exemption, applying and what you should know while waiting for a determination letter.
  • Overview of IRS Form 1023 eFiling: This IRS video explains that IRS Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, be completed and submitted through Pay.gov.
  • Maintaining 501(c )(3) Tax-Exempt Status: Now that your organization is an IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity, this video reviews the activities that can jeopardize the exemption.
  • 501(c)(3) Employment Issues: If your organization has employees or volunteers, it may have tax responsibilities. This video course explains how to report employee wages and the rules about volunteer gifts.
  • 501(c)(3) Charities Cannot Engage in Political Activities: Political campaign activity can jeopardize a 501(c)(3) organization’s tax exempt status. This video course provides examples of prohibited activities and explains steps an organization should take to avoid an inadvertent violation.
  • Tax Exempt Organization Unrelated Business Income Tax: This video course discusses how to determine if your exempt organization has unrelated business taxable income and how to report it.
  • IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax: This video course discusses completing a Form 990-series tax return each year, which can be a daunting task. The course offers tips on which form to file and how to prepare for the return during the year.
  • 501(c)(3) Charity Required Disclosures: This IRS video course discusses the documents a 501(c)(3) charity must provide on the IRS’s request and the penalties for noncompliance.
  • Charitable Gaming for Tax Exempt Organizations: Exempt organization often generate income through gaming. This IRS video course discusses gaming rules, documentation and possible tax implications.
  • Do Not Put Social Security Numbers on Tax Exempt Charity Tax Forms: This IRS video course explains why your chartable organization should NOT include Social Security numbers on publicly-disclosed IRS documents such as the Form 990.