What is Form 990?

Form 990 is an information return required to file with the IRS annually by the nonprofits & tax-exempt organizations to report their tax-exempt activities, financial details, and other
important operations.

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Who must file Form 990?

Tax-exempt organizations, nonexempt charitable trusts, and section 527 political organizations with gross receipts more than or equal to $200,000 or total assets more than or equal to $500,000 must file Form 990.

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When to file Form 990?

Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Organizations must file Form 990 by the 15th day of the 5th month after the tax year ends. If the organization follows a Calendar Tax year, the actual due date to file Form 990 is May 15. Find your 990 due date

If the regular due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, file by the next
business day.

Form 990 Schedules

Organizations that file Form 990 use schedules to provide addtional information on related organizations, transactions with related organizations, and unrelated partnerships through which they conduct significant activities.

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What Information is Required to File Form 990?

The below information is required to file
Form 990:

  • Basic Organization information such as name, address,
    phone number
  • Organization revenue, Net assets
  • Statement of program service accomplishments
  • Information about officers, directors, trustees and key employees

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How to File Form 990?

Form 990 can be filed either electronically
or by paper.

If you are filing for a tax year beginning on or after July 1, 2019, you must file Form 990 electronically.

E-Filing

IRS suggests electronic filing as the most preferred filing method.

E-filing is the easiest way to complete and file your Form 990 with
the IRS.

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IRS Form 990 Extension

Need more time to file Form 990?

Apply for an extension using Form 8868 and get an automatic six-month extension to file your Form 990. IRS doesn’t require any explanation to file an extension.

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Late Filing Penalties of IRS Form 990

The IRS will impose a late filing penalty of $20/day ($105 a day if it is a large organization) for organizations with gross receipts less than $1,000,000 for the tax year and if they don't provide any reasonable cause for the late filing.

Failing to file Form 990 for three consecutive years will result in automatic revocation of the tax-exempt status.

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