A TIN allows you to set up with business. You can register and possibly save money for the club A TIN is also required to open an account for the chapter. 501(c)(3) is needed for collecting money for charities, making donations, and having a bank account.
You have three ways of obtaining a Tax ID number (Employer Identification Number (EIN)) You can go to the IRS Web Site: ,00.html ,00.html You can Fax or mail in the Form SS-4 Use the IRS web site to obtain the mailing address or fax number. Best way, call: M-F your local time
Down load the Form SS-4 They will ask what type of organization you are Military, Veteran, organization that promotes safety and education to military motorcyclists. Have a POC and supply: Trade name: Do not use the following Green Knights Motorcycle Club Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club GKMMC Suggest using: Green Knights Chapter (enter your number) SSAN State you have no employees You will raise less then 4K per year
If you call by phone the operator will give you your tin before hanging up. (process takes 10 min from start to finish) If you use the web site, you will be given your TIN before exiting the site. If you mail or fax in your info, it will take a while for them to get it to you.
The best way to apply will be to call: Have your TIN ready They will ask you for an organization name. Do not use the following: Trade name: Do not use the following Green Knights Motorcycle Club Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club GKMMC Suggest using: Green Knights Chapter (enter your number) You want to indicate to them you are a military motorcycle club. Tell them you want to apply as an unofficial org This will keep you from filling out a Form 1023 and paying the $400 application fee.
Download IRS Publication 557 Page 20 refers to Organizations Other Publications: IRS Pub 1023 IRS Pub 4220
You will need to file a form 990N by 15 Jan each year. Status will take 8 Weeks to update in their system before you can file. 00.html