Nonprofit or exempt organizations do not have a blanket exemption from sales and use taxes. Some sales and purchases are exempt from sales and use taxes.If you have a charity or nonprofit, you may qualify for tax exemption. Tax-exempt status means your organization will not pay tax on certain nonprofit income. If appropriate, file Form CDTFA-277 with the California Department of Tax and. Fee Administration and then Form BOE-267 with the Los Angeles County Tax. As of January 31, 2020, Form 1023 applications for recognition of exemption must be submitted electronically online at Pay.gov. This handy comprehensive checklist to help nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations stay up-to-date with annual filing requirements. Find information on annual reporting and filing using Form 990 returns, and applying and maintaining taxexempt status. Real and personal property used for religious, hospital, scientific or charitable purposes may be eligible for a property tax exemption.