Information for Credit Counseling Organizations

 
Resource  Description
 Tax Exempt Organization Search  An online tool to help individuals determine if an organization is recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3)
IRS Reports on Credit Counseling Initiative  An article discussing a May 15, 2006, Internal Revenue Service report on tax-exempt credit counseling agencies and steps being taken to ensure these organizations comply with the law
Credit Counseling Compliance Project - Frequently Asked Questions  IRS frequently asked questions about its credit counseling compliance initiative
Solutions Plus, Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal RevenuePDF A Tax Court case agreeing with the IRS' position that a credit counseling organization was not exempt under Code section 501(c)(3).
 Credit Counseling OrganizationsPDF  Exempt Organizations continuing professional education article