How to Search Internal Revenue Service (Start Here)
Publicly accessible IRS databases include tax-exempt organization searches, FOIA reading rooms, and tax statistics. Individual tax returns are not public records.
What this page covers: IRS tax-exempt organization search, Form 990 access, and tax statistics. What it does not cover: Individual or business tax returns (confidential by federal law).
Where to start: To verify a nonprofit's tax-exempt status, use the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. For Form 990 filings, use GuideStar/Candid or ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Charities & Non-Profit Corporations
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Internal Revenue Service database of tax exempt organizations.
E-file Providers
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Internal Revenue Service database search for authorized e-file providers.
Political Organization Disclosures
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U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form 8871, Form 8872 and Form 990 Political Organization Disclosures by organization name, EIN, and/or date range.
Tax Forms and Instructions
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Index of Internal Revenue Service forms and instructions. Download selected files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Tax Forms and Publications
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Internal Revenue Service forms and publications. Download selected files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Trends and Statistics
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Syracuse University TRACFED site for United States Internal Revenue Service trends, maps, district tables, and statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I look up someone's tax return? ▼
No. Individual and business tax returns are confidential under federal law.
Can I verify a nonprofit's tax-exempt status? ▼
Yes. The IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search shows 501(c)(3) status and EIN.
Where can I see a nonprofit's financials? ▼
Most tax-exempt organizations file Form 990 annually. Available through GuideStar or ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
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