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1998-11-17

nugget [17-Nov-1998 @ 02:26]

Filed under: Uncategorized @ 02:26 +00:00

:: 17-Nov-1998 02:30 (Tuesday) ::

Just opened tonight’s pile ‘o snail-mail and found this pleasant
surprise:

“…Based on information you supplied, and assuming your
operations will be as you stated in your application
for recognition of exemption, we have determined you are
exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in
section 501(c)(3).”

As a direct result, my stress level has now fallen about 20 or so
notches. This has been over a year in happening, and it’s a great
relief to have it behind us. Geeks do not make good Tax Attorneys,
and I wouldn’t wish this process on anyone. Still, we’ve weathered
it well (and are only about $1,700 poorer as a result).