Can we get 501(c)(3) status without hiring an attorney or accountant?
AYou know that 501(c)(3) status is vital to the success of your non-profit organization. What could be more important than tax deductions for your donors, and the ability to apply for government and foundation grants? Beware of do-it-yourself 501(c)(3) templates and downloads sold on the internet. It is a too much of a risk to try for 501(c)(3) recognition on your own! You are not alone in asking. We receive every year many calls from do-it-yourselfers and even 1st time accountants. They cry help. The IRS receives huge numbers of do-it-yourself 501(c)(3) incomplete applications every year, slowing down the processing of all applications.
