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1. Potentially yes. Probably not, due to the low dollar amounts involved.

Thu Nov 20, 2025, 08:35 PM

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I can’t believe a bank opened an account with no taxpayer ID #. Without an ID#, the IRS doesn’t know you exist.

If the bank ever asks for one, then you might want to get legal. To get legal. You need an entity, an employer ID# from the IRS, and apply for non profit status with the IRS using Form 1024.

Instead of going back in time, I would suggest starting the application as a new entity, letting sleeping dogs lie.

After IRS determination as a non-profit, entities that have revenues of less than $50k per year only file an annual electronic post card with no financial information.

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HELP _ Accountant question - It's a hiking club. Founded 45 years ago. A year or so later, a bank account was opened. [View all] 3Hotdogs Thursday OP

Potentially yes. Probably not, due to the low dollar amounts involved. surfered Thursday #1

new entity...yep, let those dogs lie. ret5hd Thursday #2

45 years ago, you could've gotten away with no tax ID number. lastlib Thursday #3

Has it even remotely PoindexterOglethorpe Friday #4

I agree with other posters - file with IRS as a 501(3)(c) with a clean slate 10 Turtle Day Friday #5

Is it a juridical entity? snot Friday #6

It was never filed as an entity, anywhere. It only has members who pay dues of $20 per year. 3Hotdogs Friday #7