IRS issues new guides for charitable organizations.

• Position: National

The IRS has published two new brochures to help charities understand the tax laws concerning tax-exempt status.

* IRS Publication 4220, Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status

* Publication 4221, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations

The publications are concise, easy-to-use brochures that contain the information most tax-exempt organizations need in order to obtain and maintain their tax-exempt status.

One brochure is designed to help prospective charities apply for tax exemption under the tax law. The other is a compliance guide that explains the record keeping, return filing, and...