What criteria must a partnership meet to qualify for tax-exempt status?

To qualify for tax-exempt status, a partnership must operate for charitable purposes as defined by the IRS. This typically involves activities that serve public benefit rather than private interests. The IRS has specific criteria for organizations seeking tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which includes requirements like being organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes.

The other criteria presented do not align with the requirements for tax-exempt status. While it is true that partnerships involved in charitable activities need to ensure that their operations reflect the charitable purposes defined by the IRS, it is not a requirement that all partners refrain from taking profits, nor must the partnership be registered as a corporation, or that all partners are non-residents. In fact, partnerships can have profit-sharing arrangements and still be eligible for tax-exempt status, provided they meet the necessary charitable purpose criteria set forth by the IRS.