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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is notifying small nonprofit organizations that if they have not filed returns for 2007, 2008 and 2009, their tax-exempt status will be discontinued by the Internal Revenue Service.  Hundreds of entities in Northwest and Central Ohio are at risk of losing their tax-exempt status; however, it can be preserved by filing returns by October 15, 2010 under a one-time relief program.

Small tax-exempt organizations can view information on the relief program and a list of entities at risk of losing their status at http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=225889,00.html.  These organizations have return due dates between May 17 and October 15, 2010, but IRS does not possess record of a return being filed for any of the past three years.  Two relief options exist for small exempt organizations.  For more information on these two filing options, organizations are encouraged to visit www.irs.gov.

Individuals having any concerns related to the federal government are encouraged to call Congressman Latta’s offices toll-free at 1-800-541-6446 or visit his Bowling Green, Defiance or Norwalk office in person, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the exception of federal holidays.