Tax Law

Chestnut Law Offices represents several organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and/or by the State of New Mexico as non-profit corporations or cooperative associations under New Mexico Corporation laws We have successfully assisted our clients through the application process for recognition as tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) and have developed valuable contacts with the Internal Revenue Service as a result.

Chestnut Law Offices also has developed resources relating to the application process for obtaining an IRS Letter Ruling recognizing tribal entities as subdivisions of tribal governments and thereby achieving tax-exempt recognition and inclusion on the federal list of such entities. Our attorneys can help organizations decide which type of exempt recognition to seek.