Today, the IRS published the latest executive column, “A Closer Look,” which features Sunita Lough, Commissioner, Tax Exempt/Government Entities Division, discussing the past, present and future of the Form 1023-EZ, which was launched in 2014 to help small charitable organizations seeking federal tax-exempt status.

 “Form 1023-EZ has reduced the burden on the smallest organizations applying for tax-exempt status and increased the efficiency of the Exempt Organization division’s operations,” said Lough. “In TE/GE, we are committed to succeeding in our mission to provide our customers with top quality service by helping them understand and comply with tax laws and to protect the public interest by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.” Read more here. Read the Spanish version here. 

“A Closer Look” is a column from IRS executives that covers a variety of timely issues of interest to taxpayers and the tax community. It also provides a detailed look at key issues affecting everything from IRS operations and employees to issues involving taxpayers and tax professionals.