Oklahoma nonprofit loses tax-exempt status for failing to file Form 990

Earlier thisweek, the IRS revoked the tax-exempt status of an Oklahoma nonprofit group,Turn Tulsa Pink. The organization is “the fundraising arm” of BreastImpression, a local Tulsa § 501(c)(3) nonprofit that assists patients battlingbreast cancer.

Turn TulsaPink’s problems started back in May after the IRS revoked Breast Impressionstax-exempt status for failing to file a Form 990 for three consecutive years. BreastImpressions’ executive director said the reason the organization failed to filethe proper forms was “due to an administrative oversight.” The executivedirector went on to explain that after learning about the error theorganization immediately sent the IRS all of the required information, aretroactive reinstatement request, and the necessary fees.

The Form 990 isthe IRS’ principle reporting document and accountability tool. All federallytax-exempt organizations, except for churches, are required to file the Form990.

What are thereasons for excluding churches from filing a Form 990? Is it fair that othercharities risk losing their tax-exempt status for failing to do the same thingchurches are excused from doing? What are the arguments that Turn Tulsa Pink shouldor should not be required to file a Form 990?

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