Seeking rcognition of exemption

[Lucho]

A friend of mine sent an E-mail requesting me to help finding someone to take care of the paperwork to apply for the tax-exempt status of his new organization. (he says he already filed papers with the state of CA)

What are the basic questions that I should ask about his organization before looking for the professional he needs?

I have some questions in mind but I would like to hear from experts in this forum so I can feel more confident.

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Please let this humble citizen also SALUTE the veterans in this forum.

Thank you in advance.

Lucho

[jainen]

>>basic questions that I should ask about his organization<<

The first question is what sort of organization it is. Charity? Church? Fraternal? Something else? Then poke around the IRS website for a half hour or so with your printer on. Start here -- http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=136200,00.html