Mandatory Exception
In the Internal Revenue Code there is a ruling by IRS that all churches can file under the Mandatory Exception rule. Ecclesiastical structures such as Churches need not have to file for 501(c)(3) status should they choose not to. They may still receive a EIN number from the Internal Revenue Service under Title 26 USC 6033 & 508. These organizations are allowed to receive tax deductible contributions from their members and friends just like the 501 (c)(3) organizations do.
In the Internal Revenue Code there is a ruling by IRS that all churches can file under the Mandatory Exception rule. Ecclesiastical structures such as Churches need not have to file for 501(c)(3) status should they choose not to. They may still receive a EIN number from the Internal Revenue Service under Title 26 USC 6033 & 508. These organizations are allowed to receive tax deductible contributions from their members and friends just like the 501 (c)(3) organizations do.
When able to do so, it is always in the church or ministry's best interest to file under a Mandatory Exception. Their are reasons for this that I will be more than happy to share with you if you contact our ministry via Email .
I have listed the IRS tax codes here for your benefit. Just follow the links starting with USC 6033. These tax laws and codes may be new to you, but understand they have been around as long as the 501(c)(3) codes have.
I have listed the IRS tax codes here for your benefit. Just follow the links starting with USC 6033. These tax laws and codes may be new to you, but understand they have been around as long as the 501(c)(3) codes have.
