Report of Organization FAQs (2024)

Taxpaying entities classified in the following industries that are out-of-scope to the Census Bureau’s economic programs are not included in Economic Census sampling unless they are part of a multi-establishment enterprise engaged in other activities that are in-scope to the Census Bureau's economic programs:

• NAICS 11- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, EXCEPT NAICS 1151 and 1152.
• NAICS 482- Rail transportation.
• Part of NAICS 491- The U.S. Postal Service.
• NAICS 481111- Certificated passenger air carriers.
• NAICS 6111 and 6113- Schools:Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111), colleges and universities (NAICS 6113).
• NAICS 81393- Labor organizations.
• NAICS 81394- Political organizations.
• NAICS 8131- Religious organizations.
• NAICS 92- Public administration.

Locations with the above industrial classifications, or that are not physically located in the U.S., but pay U.S. wages to employees, will be included on theReport of Organization's Item 5A question,and will ask employment and payroll data.

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Yes, your response is required by law. Title 13 United States Code, Sections 131 and 182, authorizes this collection. Sections 224 and 225 require your response. The U.S. Census Bureau is required by Section 9 of the same law to keep your informationconfidential and can use your responses only to produce statistics. The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could identify your business, organization, or institution.Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data.

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Title 13 (Section 224) and the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (18, U.S.C. 3559 and 3571) allow for possible prosecution of responsible officials and penalties up to $5,000 (and a response is still required).

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• The Bureau of Economic Analysis uses the data for the Nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates and in developing the national accounts' input-output tables.
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses the data as input to its producer price indices and in developing productivity measurements.
• Trade and professional organizations use the data to analyze industry trends and benchmark their own statistical programs, develop forecasts, and evaluate regulatory requirements.
• The media use the data for news reports and background information.
• Private businesses use the data to measure market share, analyze business potential, and plan investments.

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