The Nonprofit FAQ

Is there a toll-free phone number for the I.R.S.?

The I.R.S. toll-free number for tax-exempt organizations is 877-829-5500. On the Internet, the IRS has a page that links to many resources at http://www.irs.gov/charities/. The more general toll-free number is (800)829-3676 and the overall WWW address is http://www.irs.gov. Navigate Your Way to the Exempt Organizations Products and Services You Need -- Find out about specialized IRS products and services for exempt organizations in the new (October 2007) publication, The Exempt Organizations Products & Services Navigator -- http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4630.pdf. The IRS has downloadable copies of many the forms and publications online. All the Exempt Organizations (nonprofits) forms and instructions are offered in several formats in one place. See http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html The IRS website has been frequently cited as one of the best online publications anywhere (!). You can also order forms and informational publications by calling 800-TAXFORM (800-829-3676). The mailing address for Exempt Organizations Determinations (for sending Forms 1023, 1024, 8734, and 8718) is: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 12192 Covington, KY 41012-0192 Cheri Smithson - Board/Staff Helpline at the Nonprofit Resource Center supplied the new 877 number in January 1999. Revised and updated 8/2/99; 1/6/05; 10/19/07; 1/13/09. -- PB