Nonprofit management/Incorporate with Secretary of State

When this lesson is done you should be able to answer these questions and be ready to register your organization with the Secretary of State.
 * 1) What is the name and IRS classification of your nonprofit?
 * 2) What state are you incorporating in?
 * 3) Does your nonprofit qualify for a state tax exemption? If yes, what is the form number you will use? How many pages long is the application?
 * 4) Do you need to obtain a state tax identification number? If yes, what is the form number and how many pages long is it?
 * 5) Are you required to register as a charity in your state? What form will you use? How many pages long is the form? What documentation do you need to include?
 * 6) Does your state give real or leased property tax exemptions to nonprofits? If yes, which department do you apply to?

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 * Taxation in the United States