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This online registration system currently supports two distinct programs: the voluntary certification of professional employer organizations and the Form 8976, Notice of Intent to Operate Under Section 501(c)(4). This system allows you to complete the registration/certification process, keeps your account information current, and enables you to receive secure, digital communications from the IRS.

This online registration system currently supports two distinct programs: the voluntary certification of professional employer organizations and the Form 8976, Notice of Intent to Operate Under Section 501(c)(4). This system allows you to complete the registration/certification process, keeps your account information current, and enables you to receive secure, digital communications from the IRS.

Form 8973 FAQs

Certified Professional Employer Organization Program help page

Voluntary certification program for professional employer organizations (CPEOs)

CPEO applicants must complete an application through the IRS Online Registration System. Both the CPEO applicant and its responsible individuals must complete portions of the application...

A CPEO can report material changes to the IRS by updating its account information...

This online registration system currently supports two distinct programs: the voluntary certification of professional employer organizations and the Form 8976, Notice of Intent to Operate Under Section 501(c)(4). This system allows you to complete the registration/certification process, keeps your account information current, and enables you to receive secure, digital communications from the IRS.

PEOs may apply for certification via the IRS Online Registration System. The CPEO application requires information from each responsible individual and requires the application submitter to upload documents to the online application account. PEOs must meet certain requirements when submitting an application for certification. ..

The following instructions only apply to Certified Professional Employer Organizations (CPEO) and CPEO applicants that are members of a controlled group (within the meaning of sections 414(b) and (c) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC)) with other CPEOs or CPEO applicants...