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University's Tax Status

 

University Tax Status:
 
  Federal Income Tax 
  State Income Tax

  What is the University's tax status for Federal Income Tax  Purposes?
The University has a dual status for Federal Income Tax purposes.    
The University is both:

1)  an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 115 organization, and 
2)  an IRC Section 501(c)(3) organization.

  • This status exempts the University from paying Federal Income Tax on revenue that is 
    generated by activities which are directly related to the University's educational and 
    research missions. 
  • This exemption does not, however, apply to Unrelated Business Activities.  On these 
    activities, the University is required to report and pay Federal Income Tax.  
  • Click here to retrieve a copy of the determination letter from the IRS regarding the University's
    tax-exempt status:  Federal Income tax - 115 and 501(c)(3).
  What is the University's tax status for State Income Tax  Purposes?
  • Click here to see the determination letter from the State of California regarding the University's
    tax-exempt status:  California State Income Tax.

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