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The Daily Insight

Can tax exemption be revoked?

Author

Andrew Ramirez

Published Mar 27, 2026

Under the order, tax exemptions no longer enjoy the character of permanency they once had. The privilege shall be considered revoked if there are material changes in the character, purpose or method of operation of the organization which are inconsistent with the basis for the exemption.

How do I reinstate my revoked tax-exempt status?

If an organization has had its tax-exempt status automatically revoked and wishes to have that status reinstated, it must file an application for exemption and pay the appropriate user fee even if it was not required to apply for exempt status initially.

What are the implications if a not for profit hospitals tax-exempt status is revoked?

When a charitable nonprofit is no longer recognized as tax-exempt, it will be required to pay income taxes on revenue, including donations, and donors will no longer be able to deduct contributions to the organization. Additionally private foundations may not be willing or able to make a grant to the organization.

What is auto revocation list?

The Auto-Revocation List is an IRS official record of organizations whose tax-exempt status has been automatically revoked for failing to file a required return or notice for three consecutive years.

What happens if a tax exemption is revoked for a nonprofit?

Revocation may also mean that any state tax exemptions that your nonprofit received – such as exemptions for income tax, property tax, and sales/use tax — that are dependent on federal tax-exempt status, may also be revoked now.

Can a revocation of tax exempt status be reversed?

The law prohibits the IRS from undoing a proper automatic revocation and does not provide for an appeal process. An automatically revoked organization must apply to have its status reinstated, even if the organization was not originally required to file an application for exemption.

Where to find revoked exempt organizations in California?

Use this list to find a California organization whose tax-exempt status has been revoked by Franchise Tax Board. The list is updated monthly and replaced when updated. The list contains the following information:

Where can I find list of tax exempt nonprofits?

The IRS maintains a list of all nonprofits that are tax-exempt called, “ Select Check ,” that is updated regularly by the IRS. Check the list. If your organization is not listed, contributions to it are no longer tax-deductible to the donor (s).