Tax-exempt and government entities: Resources for small entities and self-employed

What you'll find here

Resources for small entities and self-employed in each of the five functions covered by TE/GE. 

• Resources for charities/nonprofits
• Resources for employee plans
• Resources for federal, state and local governments
• Resources for Indian tribal governments
• Resources for tax-exempt bonds

Charities and nonprofits 

• Favorite the Charities and Nonprofits webpage
• Find information on an organization’s status using the Tax Exempt Organization Search (TEOS) tool
• Subscribe to get the latest Exempt Organization Update newsletter
• View Stay Exempt interactive courses on applying for or maintaining your tax-exempt status
• Follow the entire Life Cycle of a Charity

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Employee plans 

• Find information for your organization using Retirement Plans for Small Entities and Self-Employed
• See Small Employer Retirement Plans in Economic Downturns if you have a struggling business
• Watch our Retirement Plans for Small Employers and Self-Employed webinar
• Review our articles (in English and Español) on the various plan types available to small organizations
• Consider information on Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)

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Federal, state and local governments (FSLG) 

• Find useful resources under Getting Started
• Try our Compliance Self-Assessment Tool to determine if you are meeting your tax obligations
• Review Employer and Pay Related Issues on fringe benefits and Social Security coverage
• Watch Videos on employment tax issues
• Subscribe to News for Federal, State and Local Governments

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Indian tribal governments (ITG) 

• Find Tax Information for Indian Tribal Governments
• Contact ITG if you have a question on any tribal tax matter
• Subscribe to the Indian Tribal Governments newsletter to stay connected

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Tax-exempt bonds (TEB) 

• View the TEB Toolkit on Compliance Resources
• Learn how to resolve compliance violations through the TEB Voluntary Closing Agreement Program
• Find Forms and Filing Requirements for Tax Advantaged Bonds
• Subscribe to get the latest TEB Community News

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