What Taxes Does Your Nonprofit Need to File?

As the seasons change and the holidays quickly approach, it’s pretty easy to unintentionally put tax
filing concerns on the back burner.

While some organizations may have already filed their 990 forms this year, others that operate on a fiscal tax year might have a deadline that is right around the corner. 

If your tax exempt organization operated on a fiscal tax year of July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017, you must file Form 990-N, Form 990-EZ, Form 990, Form 990-PF or Form 1120-POL by next Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

Filing Form 990-N (e-Postcard) with ExpressTaxExempt is very easy and can be completed within minutes. With just three steps, you can file and transmit your Form 990-N (e-Postcard) directly to the IRS and keep your exempt status. 

How To File Form 990-N

1. Search Organization’s EIN - Enter your Employer Identification Number (EIN) to view filing history and e-file your Form 990-N to the IRS. 
2. Select Filing Year - Choose the available tax year from your filing history list to e-file and create an account to review your filing details. You can also update any of your organization information if necessary. 
3. Review & Transmit to the IRS - Complete payment information and transmit your e-Postcard to the IRS instantly. You can review your payment receipt or summary of e-Postcard once you transmit your return.

Information Needed To File Form 990-N

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Tax Year

Legal Name & Address

Different Names Used By The Organization, if applicable

Website, if applicable

Name & Address Of A Principal Officer

Confirmation Of Gross Receipts Of $50,000 Or Less

A Statement That The Organization Is Going Out Of Business, if applicable 

Benefits of Filing with ExpressTaxExempt

Why should you e-file with ExpressTaxExempt instead of other tax filing providers?

Honestly, the list of reasons is too long to post, but here are a few reasons why:

With ExpressTaxExempt you can e-file your 990-N as well as 990-EZ, 990, 990-PF, or 1120-POL forms in the most simple and easiest method possible. We even offer extension Form 8868, which provides you with an additional 6 months to file.

Our recently reduced pricing for filing Form 990 Series returns is paired with several exclusive features such as bulk upload for large amounts of information, mobile filing for iOS and Android devices, error-checks which make sure you don't leave any necessary fields blank, and live phone, chat and email support for any questions you may have.

Furthermore, ExpressTaxExempt takes the security of its users very seriously and ensures that all information entered and stored with our intensive, up-to-date web securities which are guaranteed to safeguard your private information. 

Final Steps

With all of these benefits, features, and reduced pricing for all 990 forms, why go through all the stress and time it takes to paper file? E-file your appropriate Form 990 Series return before the November 15 due date with the #1 authorized IRS e-file provider, ExpressTaxExempt. 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 or reach us 24/7 via email with support@ExpressTaxExempt.com.

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ExpressTaxExempt & GuideStar Join Forces to Benefit Nonprofits

Author John C. Maxwell once said that “teamwork makes the dream work.” ExpressTaxExempt can attest to this with the launch of our newest exclusive feature, Express990. 

It is with great excitement that ExpressTaxExempt launches Express990, in collaboration with GuideStar, to benefit thousands of nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits will now be able to seamlessly export their completed IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, and 990-PF returns directly to GuideStar with this new integration.

As the world’s largest source of nonprofit information, GuideStar collects pertinent information, including annual IRS filings, and distributes it through its website and more than 200 partner sites and applications. 

The collaboration between GuideStar and ExpressTaxExempt, the #1 e-file provider for thousands of nonprofit organizations, nonprofits now have the ability to send their tax returns directly to GuideStar as part of the e-filing process. 

Furthermore, this partnership will reduce the amount of time it takes GuideStar to obtain this information and makes it available to the public which will also greatly improve upon the professional impression a nonprofit makes in terms of trust and transparency. 

Donors and potential supporters will have almost immediate access to up-to-date information for the nonprofits that select this option. Normally, it takes months before GuideStar obtains 990s from the IRS because the IRS must process them first. Express990 eliminates this delay; each return is transmitted to GuideStar as soon as it is accepted by the IRS.  

Express990 sends GuideStar exactly the same data that was submitted to the IRS under penalty of perjury. This valuable information can be utilized when determining grant approvals, contributions, and more. Information regarding each organization's mission, income, expenses, finances, and leadership will be completely transparent. This transparency can greatly increase a nonprofit’s chances of donor recognition and receive funding in a more timely manner. 

Nonprofits will also have access to several exclusive ExpressTaxExempt features, including management of reviewers, approvers, and additional users, along with internal audit checks, multi-organizational filing, and multi-tax period support. Tax returns filed with ExpressTaxExempt are transmitted directly to the IRS and can be accepted within hours. Users also receive real-time email notifications with tax return updates. Best of all, ExpressTaxExempt offers a 100 percent, US-based customer support team for any and all inquiries an organization may have in regard to its e-filing.

The collaboration between ExpressTaxExempt and GuideStar, along with the launch of Express990, is a “win-win” situation for nonprofit organizations across the country. Nonprofits will be joining a platform of 1.8 million IRS-recognized nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on the GuideStar website. Potential donors and funders will be able to quickly obtain the information that they need to evaluate your nonprofit. A process that would usually take months, can now be completed within a few days. 

We're Here To Help

As always, our aim at ExpressTaxExempt is to be of assistance to tax-exempt organizations as we dedicate our services to providing the best and most efficient e-filing experience. Make the best choice for your nonprofit and experience the great benefits of Express990 by visiting our website today at www.expresstaxexempt.com. 

For any assistance or questions about e-filing our available 990 forms, you can contact our live professionals by phone at 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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How ExpressTaxExempt Is Different from the Others

Alright, every Form 990 e-filing service is probably the same, right?

WRONG. Other companies might offer some kind of nonprofit tax service, but we’re the only one with these key features.

So what sets ExpressTaxExempt apart from other 990 filing services?

Cloud Based Software

First off, we’re the premier cloud based solution for tax exempt organizations.

Instead of downloading bulky software or cumbersome forms to print out, we keep everything in the cloud.

That’s right, you can just boot up your web browser, log in, and get to e-filing!

You can’t beat that now, can you? Plus you can access it from anywhere.

Interview Style Software

With our interview style e-filing method, you will never have to worry about the errors of paper filing.

Paper cuts, whiteout, snail mail—these are all things of the past now that we’re making e-filing even easier.

When you don’t have to memorize every line on Form 990, it gets easier to take care of your return.

Then you can worry about what really matters—helping others.

Secure Software

Did you know that we implement a highly advanced security enhancement for ExpressTaxExempt?

We have taken every possible step to make sure we keep our website safe and secure. Our site is encrypted, Comodo HackerSafe certified and protected by SSL/TLS AES 256 bit encryption.

Don’t worry, your information goes directly to the IRS and no one else!

If you have any questions about the features we offer around here, feel free to email our customer support crew at Support@ExpressTaxExempt.com.

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Express990 Features

Express990 is an IRS authorized E-file provider working closely with the IRS to provide a safe, secure, and accurate process that saves time and money. Our trusted company serves as the market leader for 990 forms with nearly 5,000 non-profit organizations filing their returns with Express990, but what makes our service easily accessible is its wide range of features that assists with filing a tax-exempt form.

Why Use Express990?
Express990 offers FREE e-filing of Form 990-N for the current tax year and supports all other tax-exempt forms including the Form 990, 990-EZ, and the Extension Form 8868. With an easy, online interview process, you are guided through our system from start to finish with helpful prompts and step-by-step instructions to e-file your annual tax-exempt return. Everything is done online; no need for any software downloads or installations. Your organization and tax information will be available to you at anytime from anywhere with our cloud computing capability; and, built-in error checking reviews your return for errors before you transmit to the IRS.

Need Further Assistance?

Express990 also offers expert customer support to help; feel free to contact a professional at our Rock Hill, South Carolina office. Live assistance is available at 704.839.2321 from 8am - 6pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday and email support at support@expresstaxexempt.com is available 24 hours a day including weekends and holidays. Or, chat with us live at Express990.com

Tax filing can be be often confusing and time consuming; let Express990 make filing taxes quicker and easier.

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