Our Tax Status

The Society for Ocean Sciences was incorporated on January 10th, 2008 in the state of Maryland, USA. 

Effective January 10, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service determined that the Society for Ocean Sciences is exempt from Federal tax under section 501(c)(3). Contributions to our Society are deductible under section 170 of the Code. 

To view our current paperwork and application for tax exempt status please click on the documents below.