How To Prepare For The IRS Form 990 May 15 Deadline

Tuesday, May 15th is the deadline for tax-exempt organizations operating on a typical calendar tax year to file Form 990. The key to stress-free filing is learning how to prepare for the IRS Form 990 deadline.

What is Form 990?

IRS Form 990 is the annual financial and informational return filed by all tax-exempt nonprofit and charitable organizations. Before we get into the information you are required to file let’s review the 990 Form Series. Your organization's type and financial situation will decide which nonprofit tax return Form 990 you will file.

There are four types of 990 Forms in the Form 990 Series. Select and e-file the appropriate nonprofit tax return Form 990 based on the following requirements:

Form 990-N (e-Postcard) - For organizations reporting gross receipts less than $50,000

Form 990-EZ (Short Form) - For organizations reporting gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000

Form 990 (Long Form) - For organizations reporting gross receipts equal to or greater than $200,000 and total assets equal to or greater than $500,000

Form 990-PF - For organizations identifying as an exempt private foundation, taxable private foundation, or a nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation. 

How To Prepare For The IRS Form 990 May 15 Deadline

Gather & Organize Necessary Documents

Before filing your organization’s 990 Form, take the time to gather all your required information. If you are not organized, you will find yourself wasting countless hours searching for financial information; which is never fun.

Depending on the Form 990 you are required to file, you may have to report various details such as revenue and expense amounts, program services, a list of employees, financial statements, governance and more.

Know What Information You Need

Well since we’re on the topic of required information let’s go ahead to get to it. Here’s what you will need when you file your 990 Form with ExpressTaxExempt:

Information Needed To File Form 990-N
Employer Identification Number  Legal Name Fiscal year period	Principal Officer Current Address Gross Receipts under $50,000

Information Needed To File Form 990/990-EZ/990-PF
EIN Legal Name Fiscal year period Current Address Contact number Exemption type List of Officers and Key Employees Prior year return Contributions for the past 5 years Other Revenue details Expenses  Investment Income details Numbers of Employees, Contractors & Volunteers	Organization’s Mission Accomplishments for the year (Grants Paid, Projects finished etc.) Donor Advised Fund Information Endowment Funds Information Assets (Art, Historical treasures etc.) Policies Details of Activities  (Political, lobbying, foreign transactions etc.) Related organizations

File Like a Pro with ExpressTaxExempt

Now that you know how to prepare your IRS Form 990 you can easily file your IRS Form 990. At ExpressTaxExempt we support your organization by providing a simplified, interview style filing process, automatic schedules and worksheets, retransmit rejected returns for free, support prior year filing and more!

Success starts with ExpressTaxExempt, so take the first step in maintaining your nonprofit’s tax compliance by signing in or creating your free ExpressTaxExempt account today.

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Final Day to Meet the January 15 Deadline

Can you believe that we’re already halfway through the first month of 2018? Although it seems like we were just watching the ball drop a couple of days ago, January is quickly passing us by and the first Form 990 filing deadline is here!

Does My Organization Need To File Today?

While all exempt organizations must file Form 990 annually, only organizations whose tax year ENDED on August 31 or organizations that had a tax year which ended on February 28/29 with an original filing deadline of July 15 but filed a 6 month extension must file today. 

Typically, Form 990 deadlines fall on the 15th of each month, however, due to the MLK Day holiday being on January 15, filers received an additional 24 hours to submit their Form 990 by Tuesday, January 16.

Which 990 Form Should I File?

The “Golden Question!” Here are the four types of 990 Forms that can be filed. Simply select the form that best matches the financial status of your organization:

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.

What Happens If I File Form 990 Late?

If you’re required to e-file Form 990-N (e-Postcard), there aren’t really any immediate penalties for filing late. Just be sure to get it in as soon as you can if you realize a little too late that you’ve missed the deadline. Keep in mind, though, that if you go more than three consecutive years without e-filing a 990-N (or any 990 form), your tax-exempt status will be automatically revoked by the IRS and you’ll need to apply again for it.

However, if you have to file the 990 Long Form, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF, the IRS does impose penalties for filing your form late. You may be able to get out of these penalties if the organization can provide reasonable cause for why the 990 Form was filed late. If not though, the IRS will charge you $20 for each day the return is late, with the maximum penalty being $10,000 or 5% of your organization’s gross receipts, whichever is less.

And that’s just if your organization earned fewer than $1,000,000 in gross receipts for the tax year you’re reporting. If your organization had gross receipts of more than $1 million, the penalty increases to $100 per day late, with a maximum penalty of $50,000.

Can I File For an Extension?

If you file Form 990-N, no. But that’s just because it’s so easy: all you do is confirm your organization’s identifying information (name, EIN, address), confirm you made fewer than $50,000 in gross receipts by checking a box, and e-file.

If you file Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF, yes! You can use Form 8868 to get an automatic 6-month extension of time to file your 990 Form.

ExpressTaxExempt Is Here To Help!

If your organization is required to file by the January 15/16 deadline, you can quickly complete your Form 990 right now with ExpressTaxExempt! We provide the most hassle-free and simple way to instantly file Form 990 and transmit it directly to the IRS. 

If you need any assistance while filing, just give our US-based team of experts a call. We’re here for you Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM EST at 704.839.2321. You can also reach us via live chat and through our 24/7 email support at support@ExpressTaxExempt.com and we’ll help however we can!

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#GivingTuesday - Making a Difference One Donation at a Time

Today, we recognize #GivingTuesday, a social movement which encourages others to give back by donating time, money or positive influence to a worthy cause that makes a difference. Generous efforts such as donating blood, providing financial support to a local organization, visiting a nursing home, or even helping out at a soup kitchen can touch the lives of many.

Even large organizations such as PayPal have “seized the season” and partnered with its users to celebrate the #GivingTuesday initiative, adding 1% of all donations made through their portal from now until the end of the year.

Since we’re talking about donating to charity, we’d love for you to share with us ways that you will donate! Are you a part of a charity or nonprofit organization who could use some donations to support the mission of the organization? If so, post the group name and information in the comments so other readers can donate!

For tax-exempt organizations, donations are a major component to its success and level of outreach. Thankfully, taxpayers have the ability to maximize their tax savings before the end of the year by giving to a charity and deducting it on their annual federal income tax return.

#GivingTuesday Tax Filing Reminders

With #GivingTuesday being an annual event, there are some reminders that taxpayers should be reminded of as they give money or good to an exempt charity or organization before December 31.

Donations to Eligible Organizations (Only) are Tax-Deductible

Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and government agencies are eligible to receive deductible donations. For a complete list of eligible organizations, click here.

Itemize to Claim Charitable Donations

Charitable deductions cannot be made if an individual chooses the standard deduction. Taxpayers must itemize their donations on Form 1040 Schedule A to claim deductions for charitable contributions.

Have Proof of Monetary Donations

Upon making a donation, be sure to receive a bank record or a written statement from the charity/organization to prove the amount and date given. Taxpayers using payroll deductions should retain a pay stub, a Form W-2 wage statement or other proof showing the total amount withheld for charity, along with the pledge card showing the name of the charity.

Donating Property

Donating items such as clothing and other household items come with a deduction amount that is normally limited to the fair market value of the item. These types of items must be in good or better condition to be considered tax-deductible.

Similar to monetary donations, those that donate property must get a written acknowledgment from the charity for all gifts that are worth $250 or more. This statement should include a description of the items contributed.

What Happens After You Donate?

Once you’ve donated and received the necessary paperwork for your deduction, all that’s left to do is simply file your annual tax return. However, tax-exempt organizations have a few more steps to take such as filing their required Form 990 each year.

Exempt organizations are required to file this return to ensure that their organization is not abusing its tax-exempt status. The IRS also utilizes the information reported on Form 990 and makes it available for public information.

Luckily, exempt organizations can handle all of their Form 990 filing needs right here at ExpressTaxExempt with our easy, simplified filing process, and can even instantly share their information with GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit organization information.

Give, Give, Give!

The ExpressTaxExempt team encourages you to take some time this holiday season and give back in some way in honor of #GivingTuesday. Once again, feel free to comment on ways that you or your organization are helping out today and days to come as well as providing your organization's information to gain support from fellow ExpressTaxExempt users.

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Maintaining Exempt Status with Unrelated Business Income

When filing either a Form 990 or a Form 990-EZ, you’ll have to report any income that was received outside the normal activities of your organization. Even though your organization may be tax-exempt, income from unrelated business activity can be taxed at corporate income tax rates.  

Before discontinuing any activities that could bring in taxed income, you should understand that tax-exempt organizations are allowed to participate in a regulated amount of business activities that are unrelated to its exempt purposes. Unrelated Business Income becomes taxable if it meets the following qualifications:

Income From a Trade or Business:

A trade or business includes any activity done for the creation of income either from selling goods or from the completion of services. Generally, the IRS sees it as any endeavor motivated by making a profit; therefore, unrelated business income tax can be applied broadly and could cover many activities done through your exempt organization.

Trade or Business is Regularly Carried On:

“Regularly carried on” basically means how often and in what method the business is conducted. Even if your activity is not done year round, it could still be considered as “regularly carried on” if the activity is common to the frequency and method of for-profit organizations.

Example: If a for-profit company normally does an activity seasonally, and your exempt organization does that same or similar seasonal activity, then it would be classified as “regularly carried on.” On the other hand, something like a one-time only sale of property wouldn’t fall in this category.

Trade or Business isn’t Substantially Related:

Of course, for any activity to be considered as unrelated business, it must not be substantially related to the main purpose of your exempt organization. Regulations state that business activities must essentially contribute to the execution of your exempt organization’s purpose. If not, it’s considered unrelated, and any income made can be taxed.

As with any other tax stipulations or rules, there are some exceptions and modifications. Contact your local tax professional if you find yourself in an unspecified situation with unrelated business income.

Word to the Wise:

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Just because your exempt organization can participate in unrelated business activity doesn’t necessarily mean it always should. As mentioned earlier, authorization of unrelated activities should be limited. If operating an unrelated business becomes the primary purpose of your exempt organization, you would risk losing your tax-exempt status.

Report any Unrelated Business Income through your Form 990 or Form 990-EZ with ExpressTaxExempt. We work closely with the IRS to provide you the most secure, easy, and accurate tax e-filing experience. Our servers are encrypted, McAfee secure certified, and protected by SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). Your information goes directly to the IRS and no one else.

For any assistance or questions about e-filing our available 990 forms, you can contact our live professionals by phone (704-839-2321, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., EST), by email (support@expresstaxexempt.com), or by live chat (www.expresstaxexempt.com).

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Reinstate Your Tax Exempt Status with These Tips

Most tax-exempt organizations are required to file either a Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF or 990-N (e-Postcard) each year with the IRS to maintain its tax-exempt status. Organizations that fail to file the appropriate form for three (3) consecutive years are considered automatically revoked and lose its tax-exempt status immediately. An automatic revocation is effective on the original filing due date of the third annual return or notice.

Each month, an “Automatic Revocation of Exemption List” will be updated and made available for public records on the IRS website. This list will include the name, EIN, organization type, last known address that the organization has provided, effective date of revocation and the date the organization was added to the list. Organizations that apply for and receive reinstatement to tax-exempt status are also listed on this list with the date of reinstatement provided also.

How To Reinstate Your Exempt Status

Well since we’ve hit the area of reinstatement...let’s talk about it!

Although the law prohibits the IRS from undoing a proper automatic revocation or an appeal process, an organization that has been revoked can be reinstated. There are four ways an organization can be reinstated:

Streamlined Retroactive Reinstatement

This type of reinstatement is for organizations that usually file Form 990-EZ or 990-N (e-Postcard). Tax-exempt status can be reinstated if they have not previously had their tax-exempt status automatically revoked. Also Form 1023, Form 1023-EZ or Form 1024 must be completed and submitted with the appropriate user fee include no later than 15 months after the date listed on the organization’s Revocation Letter or the date the organization appeared on the IRS Revocation List.  For more information on where to send this form, click here.

Additionally, if an organization is retroactively reinstated, they will not be charged the failure-to-file penalty if this procedure and necessary files are completed correctly.

Retroactive Reinstatement Process

This process is for organizations that are required to file Form 990 or Form 990-PF. Similar to the streamlined retroactive reinstatement process, in order to be reinstated you must do the following:

• -Complete and submit Form 1023 or Form 1024 with the appropriate user fee not later than 15 months after the date listed on the Revocation Letter or the date in which the organization appeared on the IRS Revocation List. 
• -Include a statement with the application that establishes that the organization had reasonable cause for its failure to file for at least one of the three consecutive years in which it failed to file. 
• -Include with the application a statement confirming that it has filed required returns for those three years and for any other applicable taxable years. 
• -Properly file completed and executed paper annual returns for the three consecutive years that caused the revocation. Organizations should write “Retroactive Reinstatement” on these returns and mail them here. 

The failure-to-file penalty will not be charged if this procedure and necessary files are completed correctly.

Retroactive Reinstatement (after 15 months)

Any organization that applies for reinstatement more than 15 months after the later of the date on the organization’s revocation letter or the date the organization appeared on the IRS Revocation List may have their tax-exempt status retroactively reinstated by satisfying all of the requirements described under the “Retroactive Reinstatement (within 15 months)” procedure EXCEPT that the reasonable cause statement that the organization includes with the application must establish reasonable cause for its failure to file a required annual return for all three consecutive years.

No failure-to-file penalty will be applied if the organization is retroactively reinstated under this procedure.

Postmark Date Reinstatement

Last but not least, the final way to be reinstated is for organizations that apply for reinstatement effective from the postmark date of their application if they complete and submit Form 1023, Form 1023-EZ or Form 1024 with the appropriate user fee.

When completing the application write on the top of the form “Revenue Procedure 2014-11, Reinstatement Post-Mark Date” and mail the application here.

Filing Form 990 Series Online

Operating your nonprofit organization without tax-exempt status can be extremely challenging and quite difficult. Eliminate the worry and concern of losing your tax status or even regain tax-exempt status by filing your Form 990 series returns with us at ExpressTaxExempt. With affordable pricing and a safe, secure and easy-to-use e-filing system, organizations can quickly and accurately file their forms directly to the IRS. Need help during the filing process? No worries. We’re always here to help! Feel free to contact our support team of e-file experts at 704.839.2321 for any questions or help with the e-filing experience. We’re here to assist you Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or feel free to reach us 24/7 via email at support@ExpressTaxExempt.com.

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Time is Winding Up: Get 6 Extra Months to File

Both Form 990 & 990-EZ are due by the fifteenth day of the fifth month following the organization’s tax year end date. Depending on the type of tax year that an organization operates on, the due date will vary. For example, if the organization operates on a fiscal tax year of April 1 to March 31 then its due date annually to file is August 15, while standard calendar tax year organizations (January 1 to December 31) would file on May 15 of each year.

Failing to file your Form 990/990-EZ can be very detrimental to your beloved tax-exempt organization. If an organization fails to file their annual information return with the IRS, a penalty of $20 is charged each day the return is late. Although this penalty increases daily, it cannot exceed 5% of the organization’s gross receipts or $10,000, whichever is less. For larger groups, if the organization’s annual receipts exceed $1,020,000, the per diem penalty increases to $100, with a maximum penalty of $51,000 per return.

Before you know it, it will be time for you to file with the IRS. We understand how hectic things can become when running an effective organization, so ExpressTaxExempt offers a quick and affordable extension for organizations to file their Form 990/990-EZ. Filing extension Form 8868 by the original filing deadline will grant an organization an additional six months to file, upon approval of the extension.

Filing Form 8868 with ExpressTaxExempt can be done within minutes. Simply register or sign in with ExpressTaxExempt to get started, enter basic information about your organization (name, EIN, address, and contact number) and submit your extension form in no time! You will be notified instantly by email with the status of your submitted form once we hear back from the IRS.

Are you on the go and not near your computer? No problem! Conveniently e-file with our downloadable mobile app. With our ExpressTaxExempt - Form 8868 Mobile App, you can quickly apply for an automatic extension on the go using your iPad or Android tablet. Just download, sign in, and choose the appropriate IRS form to apply for an extension.

As always, 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 here to assist you Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or feel free to reach us 24/7 via email at support@ExpressTaxExempt.com.

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Upcoming Form 990 & Form 990-EZ Deadline: Is It My Time to File?

If your organization operates on a fiscal tax year and files Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, you may have a tax return deadline coming up soon. Organizations that function fiscally from April 1 to March 31 should e-file their Form 990/990-EZ by the upcoming August 15th due date. Additionally, any organization that filed an extension in February 2017 (fiscal year of October 1 - September 30) must file by August 15th as well.

Not sure what the difference is between Form 990 and 990-EZ or if your organization should file either one? Here’s some information on both forms that might be beneficial to you:

Most organizations exempt from income tax must file an annual information return, which is commonly known as a Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Form 990 is typically filed by organizations with gross receipts that are more than or equal to $200,000 in gross receipts or total assets more than or equal to $500,000. Form 990-EZ is for very similar but for organizations that have less than $200,000 in gross receipts and $500,000 in total assets.

NOTE: Gross receipts are the total amounts the organization received from all sources during its annual accounting period.

Groups and organizations that usually file Form 990 or 990-EZ include: hospitals, schools, churches, charities, sports clubs, parent teachers associations, public libraries and facilities, cultural organizations and associations, employee associations, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and more.

Organizations that fail to file either form by its due date will incur a penalty against the organization. A penalty of $20 a day, not to exceed the lesser of $10,000 or 5% of the gross receipts of the organization for the year can be charged unless it can be shown the organization filed late due to a reasonable cause. Organizations with annual gross receipts exceeding $1,000,000 are subject to a penalty of $100 for each day with a maximum of $51,000 for any one return.

Organizations worldwide can easily stay in compliance and good standing with the IRS by filing online annually with ExpressTaxExempt. As the #1 authorized IRS e-file provider, we provide all users with our recently reduced filing rates, 100% US-based customer support service, and simplistic e-filing process which allow each organization to e-file IRS Form 990 & 990-EZ securely with the IRS.

We encourage you to contact us via phone at 704.839.2321 on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or reach out to us 24/7 via email at support@ExpressTaxExempt.com if you have any questions about the e-filing process.

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10 Do's and Don'ts to Maintain Your Tax Exempt Status

Organizations worldwide have applied and received 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS for years. Groups such as private foundations along with churches, hospitals, educational institutions and charities are exempt from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code. Maintaining this status can be just as easy as it is to lose it. 

Each year, over 100 501(c)(3) organizations have their tax-exempt status revoked. The most common cause of revocation is due to organizations that do not file their annual information return with the IRS for three consecutive years. These organizations find themselves in distress after being revoked and find out that it can be quite the hassle to bounce back from. 

An automatically revoked organization loses the eligibility to receive tax-deductible contributions as well being removed from a list of tax-exempt organizations that most donors reference prior to giving. Eliminate the worry and concern of ever having to be revoked or losing your tax-exempt status by following these “do’s and don’ts” to ensure you stay on the right track: 

"DO'S AND DON'TS"

DO’s: 

• 1. File annual information returns with the IRS (Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, 990-PF and Form 1120-POL). 
• 2. Withhold and Pay Payroll Taxes
• 3. Keep Records
• -Financial Records (Money coming in and out, employment tax records & asset records)
• -Permanent Records
• -Minutes from Board Meetings
• -Copy of previous returns and attachments sent to the IRS from the the last three previous years. 
• 4. Give donors that make a donation of $250 or more a written acknowledgement. If your group is soliciting contributions from individuals, you should provide a written receipt and register and file them in your annual reports with the states. 

• 5. Serve the public - services and activities of a 501(c)(3) organization should be directed toward an exempt purpose and the overall betterment of the public. 

DONT’S: 

• 1. Fail to file for 3 consecutive years
• 2. Engage in Substantial Lobbying
• 3. Participate in political campaign activity
• -This includes campaign contributions, endorsements and public statements regarding candidates. 
• 4.Serve private interests
• -501(c)(3) organization activities should be directed toward an exempt purpose. 
• 5. Unrelated Business Income
• -Too much income received from activities not related to the purpose of the organization can become a threat for tax-exempt status to be removed.

By following these “do’s and don’ts” your organization can remain intact and effective. Losing tax-exempt status as a non-profit can strongly affect your organization in a negative way. If your organization does in fact get revoked at some point, there is still the opportunity available for you to be reinstated by the IRS. Although the law prohibits the IRS from undoing a proper automatic revocation, organizations can apply to have their exempt status reinstated. Reinstatement can happen four ways: 10 Streamlined retroactive reinstatement 2) Retroactive reinstatement process (within 15 months), 3) Retroactive reinstatement (after 15 months) and 4) Post-mark date reinstatement. 

Be sure to file those annual returns and stay in good standing with the IRS by quickly and securely e-filing with ExpressTaxExempt. As the number one authorized IRS tax e-file provider, ExpressTaxExempt offers simplified and easy-to-use versions of Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-N, and its newest form specifically designed for political organization returns, Form 1120-POL. So take a few minutes and file today to keep those taxes away! 

As always, 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 here to assist you Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or feel free to reach us 24/7 via email at support@ExpressTaxExempt.com.

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How to Get Premium Support to File Your 990 Form

E-filing for the first time?

Do you find yourself having multiple questions while filing?

Do you consider yourself to be non “tech-savvy?”

As the premier hub for everything tax exempt, ExpressTaxExempt continues to provide you with easy-to-use e-filing for 990 Forms and extensions for your organization to submit its tax return to the IRS. Although we’ve designed our program to be completed smoothly, we still realize that reporting to the IRS can be rather intimidating, to say the least, which is why we offer all users the option to take advantage of our exclusive ExpressTaxExempt Premium Support service.

Headquartered in beautiful Rock Hill, South Carolina, our premium support team will provide you with the following incentives during your session:

• Assistance from a live professional
• Help you fill out & complete your tax return from start to finish
• Fix any filing errors
• Provide step-by-step instructions

Make life and the e-filing process much easier by taking advantage of our Premium Support feature and scheduling a session today at ExpressTaxExempt. Upon logging into your account,  simply click “Premium Support” under the “My Account” tab in the top-right corner, select an appointment date using the calendar, and choose an available appointment time.

Contact our support team of e-file experts at 704.839.2321 for any questions or help with your e-filing experience. We’re here to assist you Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or feel free to reach us 24/7 via email at support@ExpressTaxExempt.com.

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Calendar Year Filers: Today's Your Last Day to Submit Form 990!

Today’s the big day: May 15 is finally here!

If you’re filing the 990 Form for your organization that operates on a calendar tax year, there’s a chance you’ve been preparing for this day all year! Well, maybe not if you’re e-filing Form 990-N, but it’s just as important to make sure you file that one on time as well.

To clarify: calendar year filers are those organizations that operate on a fiscal year that follows the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. So if your yearly financial obligations are grouped starting on January 1 and ending on December 31 each year, this means you.

Now, those of you paper filing a 990 Form, make sure to have that bad boy complete, stamped, and mailed TODAY to the following address:

Internal Revenue Service Center

Ogden, UT 84201-0027

Or this address if you’re using a private delivery service:

201 West Rivercenter Blvd.

Attn: Extracting Stop 312

Covington, KY 41011

But those of you who have jumped on the e-filing wagon, you’re in for a real treat: you have until 11:59 p.m. (your time) to securely transmit your 990 Form with an IRS-authorized e-filing option. Luckily, you’ve got one right here with ExpressTaxExempt!

990-N (e-Postcard) filers, you can use our new site, epostcard.expresstaxexempt.com to complete your return in just three steps! And for those of you filing longer 990 Forms, like the 990-EZ, 990-PF, or the actual 990 Long Form, you can get your return done just as easily - but, of course, in a few more steps - with your ExpressTaxExempt account. We’ve broken down the forms into an interview-style, Q & A format so completing your 990 Form is easier than ever. We’ve also got built-in error checks to make sure no box is left incomplete and no “t” is left uncrossed.

Not to mention, we’ve got the 990 extension form, Form 8868, on hand that you can e-file right from your ETE account if you think you’re going to need more time to complete your form. And if you have any questions at all during the process, we’re here to help! Our customer support team is available via phone, live chat, and email to help make sure your form gets e-filed, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

So what are you waiting for? Time’s running out to file your Form 990!

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