The IRS is revising Form 1023, the Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its instructions to help charities apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Effective January 31, 2020, applications for recognition of exemption on Form 1023 must be submitted electronically online at www.pay.gov. The IRS will provide a 90-day grace period during which it will continue to accept paper versions of Form 1023.

The user fee for Form 1023 will remain $600 for 2020. Applicants must pay the user fee through www.pay.gov when submitting the form. Payment can be made directly from a bank account or by credit/debit card.

Read more from the IRS about Form 1023, including a streamlined application form, here.