Time Is Running Out: File A Tax Extension Form 8868 Today

The due date for Form 990 is here! Nonprofit or charitable organizations worldwide have completed or are in the process of completing an IRS Form 990 to maintain tax-exempt status for their organization.

With only hours left to e-file Form 990 before the midnight deadline, here is how to beat the 990 extension due date 2017 by quickly filing tax extension Form 8868. Let’s be honest; you can rush through filing your 990 tax form today and possibly make major mistakes, or you can apply for a Form 990 extension. Time is running out: file a tax extension Form 8868 today!

Time Is Running Out: File A Tax Extension Form 8868 Today

If you need more time to e-file Form 990 you can file an extension for Form 990 and receive six additional months to file.

Not that we’re saying filling out a tax-exempt return is a brisk, afternoon activity (trust us, we know). But six months is a fairly long time… Until the time is up.

Unfortunately, today is the 990 extension due date for 2017 tax returns for nonprofit organizations operating on a calendar year.

Tax-exempt returns that are due today must be transmitted by midnight (local time), so head on over to our homepage where all your exempt organization e-filing needs can be easily met.

Even consider using our sister product TaxBandits, the new #1 home for everything tax exempt,
where you can transmit your Form 990 or apply for IRS Form 8868 using one account, and still enjoy the same e-filing features you’ve come to trust with ExpressTaxExempt.

Our live support team in Rock Hill, South Carolina is at the edge of their seats waiting to speak with you about any questions or concerns you may have about e-filing IRS Form 990 or an IRS Form 990 extension.

Give us a call at (704) 684-4751, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., EST. Since it’s “deadline day” we are even going to stick around a few extra hours to be of assistance.

We can also be reached 24/7 through support@taxbandits.com, or chat with us live.

File Your IRS Form 990 Extension Now!

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Form 990 December Deadline is Approaching Quickly

Snowflakes are falling, Christmas gift shopping is at an all time high, and holiday parties make the weekends even more enjoyable. It really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 

While you’re embracing the many facets of the Holidays, don’t forget about the upcoming Form 990 Series filing deadline on this Friday, December 15. We’d hate for your Christmas to be ruined by costly penalties from the IRS. 

Tax exempt organizations that operate on a fiscal tax year of August 1 to July 31 are required to file one of the following tax returns of the Form 990 Series by December 15th: 

Form 990 - filed by organizations with gross receipts more than or equal to $200,000 or total assets equal to or greater than $500,000.

Form 990-EZ - the Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax and is filed by organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and $500,000 in total assets.

Form 990-N - for organizations with gross receipts that are less than or equal to $50,000. This form can only be filed electronically.

Form 990-PF - filed by Exempt & Taxable Private Foundations as well as Non-Exempt Charitable Trusts which the IRS treat as private foundations.

For more information on what details you will need in order to e-file, click here.

Filing Form 990

Handling tax filings, whether personal or business, can be intimidating and stressful; but not with ExpressTaxExempt. ExpressTaxExempt eliminates the worry about missing your Form 990 filing deadline! With our simple, interview style e-filing process, you can complete your form and instantly transmit it directly to the IRS.

We offer easy e-filing for Form 990 Series returns (Form 990, Form 990-N (e-Postcard), Form 990-EZ, and Form 990-PF) so you can quickly file the correct 990 Form for your organization.

Simply follow the quick step-by-step guide to create your free account, enter basic information about your organization, complete the form interview, review your information and audit report, pay for your form, and transmit it directly to the IRS. The entire process is completed in 5 simple steps!

Let Us Help You File

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our support team of e-file experts at 704.839.2321 for any questions or help with your e-filing experience. We’re available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, and even offer extended customer support hours tonight for the November 15 deadline. You can also reach us 24/7 via email with support@ExpressTaxExempt.com. 

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Is Your Nonprofit at Risk? Don't Miss the Warning Signs!

It’s about that time—the time when tax-exempt organizations scramble to find an accountant who will file their Form 990 returns before it’s too late.

But what are the mistakes you’ve made with your nonprofit? Are you ready for the deadline day? Is your nonprofit at risk?

You Haven't Filed Form 990 in Years

The IRS is pretty clear about this—if you haven’t filed in a while, you might be in danger.

The IRS has an automatic revocation for non-filing for three consecutive years.

According to the IRS, if an organization fails to file their annual return as required for three consecutive years, its tax exempt status is automatically revoked after the due date for filing its third annual return.

When an organization loses their tax-exempt status, they may need to file income tax returns and pay income tax, but they will also get the chance to apply for reinstatement of exemption status.

You Don't Know What You're Doing

Of course, filing your 990 forms can be confusing. Instead of getting stuck in the mire, we’re going to break down the basics real quick.

• Form 990-N (the e-Postcard): You may only file an e-Postcard if you have an organization that makes $50,000 or less a year in gross receipts. 
• Form 990-EZ: You can use this form if your gross receipts are less than $200,000 or total assets are less than $500,000.
• Form 990 (long): Form 990 must be filed by an organization if it has either gross receipts greater than or equal to $200,000 or total assets greater than or equal to $500,000 at the end of the tax year.
• Calendar Tax Year: If your nonprofit organization’s tax period is listed from January 1 to December 31.
• Fiscal Tax Year: If your nonprofit organization’s tax period begins or ends any date other than January 1 or December 31, like April 1 to March 31, for example. 

You Didn't Know You Can Get More Time

But your tax exempt organization doesn’t have to hit deadline season in a panic!

With Form 8868, you can request an automatic 3-month extension of time to file for your organization.

You can also e-file Form 8868 to apply for an another (non-automatic) 3-month extension to file if the original extension was not enough time.

While the first extension is automatic, the organization must show reasonable cause for the additional time requested in order to get the non-automatic extension.

Don’t worry, though. These mistakes are easy to fix with ExpressTaxExempt.

Need to file Form 990-N? We offer the e-Postcard FREE for the current year! E-filing the 990-EZ and the 990 Long is just as easy with our interview-style, cloud-based software.

And if you’re not ready to file, e-file for an extension or check out the 8868 App!

So ask yourself—is your nonprofit at risk?

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