[Noisebridge-discuss] Fwd: 501c3 status and matching donations

[David Molnar]

Oops, meant to send this to the list as well.


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From: David Molnar <dmolnar at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Noisebridge-discuss] 501c3 status and matching donations
To: Sai Emrys <noisebridge at saizai.com>


Hi Sai,

Thanks. I believe our lawyer has already filed it, but I'll double
check. We have not yet received it.

There's a city tax to deal with as well, which I was holding off on
until we received our 501c3 letter. Thanks for the reminders.

David

On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 11:31 AM, Sai Emrys<noisebridge at saizai.com> wrote:
> Great news.
>
> Have you also applied for and received your California tax exemption
> from the Franchise Tax Board?
>
> It's not automatic - you're still liable for state taxes until you get
> it - but there's a a rubber stamp option if you send them your IRS
> letter; it's a different form from the normal exemption request, much
> shorter. For my nonprofit, it took 2-3 months for them to respond,
> though. :-/
>
> OTOH, it should be retroactive to the start of your federal exemption.
>
> - Sai
>