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What is a 5578 used for?
Form 5578 is used by private schools to certify their adherence to racial nondiscrimination policies. This certification is necessary to maintain their federal tax-exempt status as required by the IRS.
Who needs to fill out a 5578 form
Private schools that operate as tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) and do not file Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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It certifies that private schools comply with racial nondiscrimination policies to maintain their tax-exempt status.
The form is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the school's fiscal year.
You can obtain a blank Form 5578 from the IRS website or other trusted sources.