Internal Revenue Code Section 501

/ˌɪntɜrnəl ˈrɛvənju koʊd ˈsɛkʃən faɪv oʊ wʌn/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code that defines criteria for organizations to qualify as tax-exempt under 501(c)(3).
    The charity sought recognition under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 to obtain tax-exempt status.

Forms

  • internal revenue code section 501

Commentary

Section 501 commonly refers to the broad criteria under which organizations may qualify for tax exemption; specific subsections like 501(c)(3) detail particular types of exempt entities.

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