Fundraising Tax Information

Due to ever-changing tax laws, rates and legislation, we are unable to list your groups’ fundraising tax rate. We strongly suggest consulting with an experienced professional on tax related matters. We have gathered some resources below that may be of use when researching the tax issues facing your group.

Association of Distributors & Suppliers / Multi-State Tax Commission - This web site is designed to assist  non-profit organizations and fundraising companies in determining the sales and use tax implications, if any, resulting from product fundraising drives. The goal is to provide a publicly-accessible clearinghouse of information about the States' provisions, practices and procedures related to the transactional taxation of fundraising sales, products and organizations.

United State Internal Revenue Service: Frequently Asked Questions About Applying for Tax Exemption – A comprehensive review of the tax exemption process by the Federal government.

Taxes, PTOs, and the IRS. Get the scoop on 501(c)(3). (source: PTO Today) - Just because your group acts like a nonprofit, doesn’t mean it’s automatically exempt from taxes. Obtaining tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) involves a fairly lengthy application process.

NonProfit Glossary and Tax Exempt Terms (source: TaxFreeCharity.com) – A rundown of frequently used terms regarding non-profit tax issues.

State Tax Agencies. Below is the appropriate agency in each state that can further assist in tax-related concerns, including exemption matters.