A Church can decide to file either as a 508c1a "Free Church" with no governmental influence or as a 501c3 church to get the "official" tax exempt letter from IRS. However, both types of church are tax exempt & can give tax deductible donation receipts.

508c(1)a Church package includes the following documents:

• Articles of Incorporation
• Tax ID (EIN)#
• 1 Page Explanation of what 508c(1)a Church is
• State Income Tax Exemption (or Excise Tax)
• State Charity Exemption from Registration
• State Sales Tax Exemption
• Incorporator's Release Statement
• Registered Agent Form (where applicable)
• ByLaws (Constitution or Creed) Creation
• 1st & 2nd Board Meeting Agenda's
• Sample Board Minutes
• 3 Ring Binder of Original Paperwork Filed
• County Filings (where applicable)

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