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How it works

From revoked to reinstated, step by step

Every case follows the same disciplined path. You always know your status and your fee before any work begins.

The process

Five steps, fully managed

  1. Free status checkDay 1

    We confirm the revocation against the IRS Auto-Revocation List, check whether you’ve dropped off Publication 78, and look for any determination letter issued after the revocation date. You receive a written read on exactly where you stand.

  2. Path determination and quoteDays 1–3

    Based on your filing requirement and how long ago you were revoked, we identify which section of Rev. Proc. 2014-11 applies and send a flat-fee quote and engagement letter.

  3. Document gathering and preparationWeeks 1–3

    We prepare Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, the delinquent 990-series returns your case requires, and — if needed — a reasonable-cause statement documenting why the filings were missed.

  4. FilingEnd of preparation

    We submit the application and returns, pay the IRS user fee on your behalf, and give you copies of everything filed.

  5. Follow-throughUntil determination

    We track the application and respond to IRS correspondence until your new determination letter arrives.

The four paths

Which reinstatement path applies to you

Rev. Proc. 2014-11 lays out four routes. Part of our job is putting your organization on the right one.

Section 4 — streamlined

Smaller organizations that file 990-EZ or 990-N and have not been revoked before, applying within 15 months. No reasonable-cause statement. Retroactive to the revocation date.

Section 5 — retroactive, within 15 months

Full 990/990-PF filers, or those with a prior revocation. Reasonable cause required for at least one of the three missed years. Retroactive.

Section 6 — retroactive, after 15 months

More than 15 months since revocation. Reasonable cause required for all three missed years. Retroactive.

Section 7 — postmark date

When retroactive relief isn’t pursued. No reasonable cause needed, but status is restored only from the filing date — not back to revocation.

What we’ll need

To get started, have these handy

  • Your EIN and exact legal name as registered with the IRS
  • Your prior determination letter, if you have it
  • A revenue and expense summary for the application
  • Governing documents — articles and bylaws
  • Any IRS notices you’ve received

Not sure which path is yours?

Start with a free status check — we’ll tell you in plain terms.

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