About Publication 526, Charitable Contributions Information about Publication 526, Charitable Contributions, including recent updates. Publication 526 explains how to claim a deduction for charitable contributions. About Publication 538, Accounting Periods and Methods Publication 538 explains some of the rules for accounting periods and accounting methods. It is not intended as a guide to general business and tax accounting rules. About Publication 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization Information about Publication 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization, including recent updates and related forms. Publication 557 discusses the rules and procedures for organizations that seek recognition of exemption from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. About Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated Property Publication 561 is designed to help donors and appraisers determine the value of property that is given to qualified organizations. About Publication 598, Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations Publication 598 covers the rules for the tax on unrelated business income of exempt organizations. It explains which organizations are subject to the tax, the requirements for filing a tax return, and what an unrelated trade or business is. This publication covers the rules for the tax on unrelated business income of exempt organizations. It explains which organizations are subject to the tax, the requirements for filing a tax return, what an unrelated trade or business is and how to figure unrelated business taxable income About Publication 946, How to Depreciate Property Publication 946 explains how you can recover the cost of business or income-producing property through deductions for depreciation. About Publication 947, Practice Before the IRS and Power of Attorney Publication 947 discusses who can represent a taxpayer before IRS and what forms or documents are used to authorize a representative. Usually, attorneys, CPAs, enrolled agents, and enrolled actuaries can represent taxpayers before IRS. This publication discusses who can represent a taxpayer before the IRS and what forms or documents are used to authorize a representative. 0316 Publ 1771 (PDF) Publication 1771, Charitable Contributions - Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements 0312 Publ 1779 (PDF) Publication 1779 explains the difference between an independent contractor and an employee, and is used internally as a training tool and externally to make taxpayers aware of the tax implications related to worker classification. 1018 Publ 3079 (PDF) This publication provides an exempt organization with the information it needs to engage in gaming activities in a manner that will not jeopardize its exempt status or lead to unexpected tax liabilities, whether the organization is currently running games or is considering whether to start. 0115 Publ 4302 (PDF) Publication 4302, A Charity's Guide To Vehicle Donations 0406 Publ 4386 (PDF) Publication 4386, Compliance Checks: Examination, Audit or Compliance Check 1019 Publ 4573 (PDF) Group Exemptions