Agency Resource Description IRS Search for Charities An on-line tool to help individuals determine if an organization is recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) IRS Fact Sheet 2003-17 IRS Takes Steps to Ensure Credit Counseling Organizations Comply with Requirements for Tax-Exempt Status Joint IR-2003-120, Oct. 14, 2003 IRS, FTC and State Regulators Urge Care When Seeking Help from Credit Counseling Organizations (joint news release) FTC* Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy Information about credit counseling and debtor education USTP** Credit Counseling and Debtor Education Information for individuals seeking credit counseling, including a listing of agencies approved to provide pre-bankruptcy counseling (by judicial district) USTP Frequently Asked Questions - Credit Counseling USTP frequently asked questions about pre-bankruptcy credit counseling USTP Census Bureau, IRS Data and Administrative Expenses Explanation of, and resources to help with, new requirements imposing a means test upon some individuals seeking bankruptcy protection, with links to data needed to complete official bankruptcy forms *Federal Trade Commission **United States Trustee Program, Department of Justice
