Forming a nonprofit corporation doesn't make much sense unless you obtain a federal income tax exemption for your organization, a process that usually occurs under Internal Revenue Code Section 501c3.

If you're confused by the above, read on. You need this eGuide!

This easy-to-read resource explains the basic requirements of this important tax exemption. Written by corporations expert Attorney Anthony Mancuso, the eGuide carefully lays out:

• what kinds of organizations are eligible for exemption
  
• the limitations to be aware of when trying to qualify for the exemption
  
• the differences between public charities and private foundations

Thousands of successful organizations have been founded using Mancuso's self-help materials -- make your nonprofit the next.

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