FAQs - Form 8976, Notice of Intent to Operate Under Section 501(c)(4)

1. How do I check the status of my Form 8976 submission?
2. What is the process for submitting amendments to my Form 8976 submission?
3. How do I withdraw a Form 8976 submitted in error?
4. What is the process for requesting a refund for my Form 8976 notification?
5. My question is not covered here. Is there another source of information I can refer to?

1. How do I check the status of my Form 8976 submission?

If you submitted a complete and accurate notification, you can expect to receive an acknowledgement from the IRS within 60 days of submitting your notification. 

If 60 days has passed since you submitted Form 8976, you can check on your status by calling IRS TE/GE Customer Account Services at 877-829-5500 (toll-free number).

2. What is the process for submitting amendments to my Form 8976 submission?

Changes may not be made to accepted Form 8976 submissions. If you wish to submit amendments to a notification that is currently under review, contact TE/GE Customer Account Services at 877-829-5500. Please provide the organization’s name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), along with any desired changes to your submission. 

3. How do I withdraw a Form 8976 submitted in error?

Accepted Form 8976 submissions may not be withdrawn. If you wish to withdraw a notification that is currently under review, contact TE/GE Customer Account Services at 877-829-5500. Please provide the organization’s name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), along with any desired changes to your submission.

4. What is the process for requesting a refund for my Form 8976 notification?

For nonaccepted or withdrawn Form 8976 submissions

If your Form 8976 was non-accepted or withdrawn, your refund is already underway. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and check your bank statements periodically for full disbursement.

For open Form 8976 submissions

Contact TE/GE Customer Account Services at 877-829-5500. Please provide the organization’s name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), along with your refund request.

For accepted Form 8976 submissions

Refunds are not provided for accepted Form 8976 submissions.

5. My question is not covered here. Where do I go next?

Utilize the search box in the top right corner of this page to search other pages on IRS.gov. If your question is still outstanding, please contact TE/GE Customer Account Services at 877-829-5500 for more information regarding your Form 8976 or Pay.gov.