What You Need To Know About Filing For Exempt Status With The IRS

As a non-profit organization, it is imperative that you file and maintain your tax-exempt status with the IRS. Since filing for your tax-exemption status is a detailed process we are sure you have a few questions. To avoid spending hours searching for accurate information, we have researched for you, so here is everything you need to know about filing for your tax-exemption status.

What You Need To Know About Filing For Exempt Status With The IRS

Here are the top seven questions most nonprofit leaders have when it comes to filing for exemption status. All information shared has been provided directly from the Internal Revenue Service at www.irs.gov:

1) Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Status...Is There a Difference?

Nonprofit status is a state law concept. Nonprofit status may make an organization eligible for specific benefits, such as state sales, property and income tax exemptions. Although most federal tax-exempt organizations are nonprofit organizations, organizing as a nonprofit organization at the state level does not automatically grant the organization exemption from federal income tax.

To qualify as exempt from federal income tax, an organization must meet requirements outlined by the Internal Revenue Code.

2) How Can My Organization Be Recognized as Tax-Exempt?

To be recognized as exempt from federal income taxation, most organizations are required to apply for recognition of exemption. For section 501(c)(3) organizations, the law provides only limited exceptions to this requirement.

Applying for recognition of exemption results in formal IRS recognition of an organization’s status, and may be preferable for that reason.

3) What Form(s) Should I File For Exemption Status?

Most organizations must file one of the following specific Forms to receive tax-exemption status:

• Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (for charitable organizations; see instructions)
• Form 1024-A, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (instructions)
• Form 1024, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(a) (instructions).

Click here to find out which application your organization is required to submit.

4) Where Should Exemption Applications Be Sent?

Send your completed exemption application to the address stated in the instructions to the application form:

Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 12192
Covington, KY  41012-0192

Express mail or a delivery service address:

Internal Revenue Service
201 West Rivercenter Blvd.
Attn: Extracting Stop 312
Covington, KY 41011

5) Can My Application Be Expedited?

Generally, applications are processed in the order received by the IRS. Sometimes, however, the IRS will expedite the application process for valid, compelling, and legitimate reasons.

A request for expedited processing must be made in writing and must fully explain the reason. Reference Expedited Application Processing for more information.

6) Is it Required That My Organization Has a Tax-Exempt Number?

No, unlike some states that issue numbers to organizations to indicate that these organizations are exempt from state sales taxes, the IRS does not issue numbers specifically for exempt organizations. While the IRS does issue Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), these are merely a unique identifier, similar to a Social Security number.

Applying for and receiving an EIN does not indicate an organization's tax status; however, your organization needs an EIN to apply for tax exemption.

7) Do Government Entities Need To Apply For Exemption?

Most state and local government entities are not required to pay federal income tax. For non-tax reasons, though, government entities are sometimes asked to provide a tax-exempt number or determination letter to prove their status as a tax-exempt organization.

State and local governments are not required to apply for this exempt status, however. As discussed in ‘Affirmation of Your Tax-Exempt Status,’ the IRS will issue a letter describing the tax status of government entities. Most organizations and individuals will accept this letter as the substantiation that they need. No application is required, and no fee is associated with this letter.

Now that you have what you need to know about filing for exemption status be sure to sign up for your free ExpressTaxExempt account to handle all of your Form 990 tax filing needs! Sign up today and maintain tax compliance with ease!

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Filing Form 990 with a Fiscal Tax Year

Earlier this month, we had a pretty big deadline for tax-exempt organizations required to file some version of Form 990. Whether you file the original long form, Form 990-EZ, Form 990-N, or Form 990-PF, if you operate on a calendar year tax year, your 2016 return was due to the IRS May 15th of this year.

Now, if you missed the deadline, don’t freak out: you can still file your return with the IRS and the sooner you do, the better.

But what about those folks who don’t follow a calendar year tax year? Whose tax year maybe starts each June 1st and ends each May 31st? Or starts September 1st and ends August 31st? Or any other combination of 365-day cycles?

These organizations have what we call a “fiscal tax year,” because their tax year has been determined for fiscal reasons rather than simply to follow the calendar year. For instance, many school-related tax-exempt organizations will follow an August to July fiscal tax year since the school year generally starts sometime in August. Other organizations may also find it simpler for tax purposes to have their tax year start the same month that the organization was founded.

The IRS is able to allow for this kind of flexibility when it comes to tax-exempt return deadlines. After all, the official deadline for tax-exempt organizations isn’t May 15th, but rather the fifteenth day of the fifth month following the organization’s tax year end date. And so long as your organization’s founding documents on file with the IRS have your fiscal tax year listed, the IRS won’t consider you having filed incorrectly or late for filing on a deadline other than May 15th.

So, if you know your organization operates on a fiscal tax year, but are unsure of your deadline, we can help with that! Just find your tax year on this chart to confirm your Form 990 due date:

Tax Year Begin Date	Tax Year End Date	Form 990 Deadline
January 1	December 31	May 15
February 1	January 31	June 15
March 1	February 28/29	July 15
April 1	March 31	August 15
May 1	April 30	September 15
June 1	May 31	October 15
July 1	June 30	November 15
August 1	July 31	December 15
September 1	August 31	January 15
October 1	September 30	February 15
November 1	October 31	March 15
December 1	November 30	April 15

With ExpressTaxExempt, you can e-file your Form 990 all throughout the year, no matter when your deadline is. Just as you begin your form in the program, we’ll ask you for some organization details, including your tax year to help make sure you’re filing on time. Of course, if you have any questions along the way, you can also get in touch with our all-star support team. Just give us a call or send us a live chat or email and we’ll be happy to help!

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Missing the May 15th Deadline

Brace yourselves: for this post, we’re going into (dun, dun, duuunnn) Nightmare Mode!

Mwa ha ha ha!

Our story begins early on the morning of May 16, 2017. Outside it’s still dark and somewhere in America, in a bedroom, a fan lazily blows cool air while an alarm clock in the corner blinks a red 5:55. 5:55. 5:55.

You awake with a start, cold sweat dripping down your face. There’s something you’ve forgotten, something important.

Your tax-exempt organization’s 990 Form! It was due yesterday!

You jump out of bed and speed to the IRS office. This being Nightmare Mode, you arrive just as the office is filling with other tax filers and just in time to realize you’ve forgotten your pants. But you’ve got a mission. Grabbing a folder and using it as a shield, you make your way to the desk of one of the agents and tell him that you need to file a 990 for your tax-exempt organization as soon as possible because you’re running late.

Hearing you’re late, he gives you a stern look and quietly says, “Come with me.”

Moments later, you’re in the IRS dungeons. Your organization’s tax-exempt status has been revoked and the guards are demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties from you before you can go anywhere. When they’ve finally gotten all they can, they drop you back on your doorstep, defeated and penniless.

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For the record, this is a completely fabricated exaggeration of what happens if you miss the May 15th deadline* for filing Form 990 (or whichever day your 990 deadline falls on). Just as you never failed a final you took naked, this nightmare scenario is but a dream.

If you do miss the May 15th deadline, your main goal is to file your completed 990 Form - whether it’s the 990 Long Form, the 990-EZ, 990-PF, or 990-N - as soon as possible. Of course, any IRS office will have agents to help accommodate you as best they can (without the dungeons), but your best bet is with ExpressTaxExempt.

We’ve been around for a few years now, and we’re leading the pack among the IRS-authorized e-file providers for the 990 Forms. We break down each form into a simplified, Q & A style interview and run error checks to ensure you’ve completed every part of the form needed. And we don’t mind if you file late. The IRS may still charge you a late-filing penalty, but the sooner you submit your 990 Form, the lesser these penalties will be.

You’ve still got a couple more weeks to submit your 990 Form, so there’s still a pretty good chance you can make the deadline. If, however, you start thinking you’ll need more time, you can always get an automatic 6-month extension by e-filing Form 8868 from your ETE account. Then you won’t even have to worry about May 15!

And if you have any questions about e-filing your 990 Form or need help getting started, please don’t hesitate to give us a ring!



*The May 15th deadline is for tax-exempt organizations that follow a calendar year tax year, which runs from January 1 to December 31. The official deadline for 990 Forms is the 15th day of the fifth month after your tax year ends so you may not be required to file May 15.

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The May 15th Deadline Approaches

May day! May day!

The May 15th deadline is almost upon us!

For those of you new to the tax-exempt game, May 15 is a major deadline for 990 Forms because it’s the 15th day of the fifth month following the end of the calendar tax year. You may remember in all that paperwork to become a tax-exempt organization, it told you that you’d need to file a 990 Form by the 15th day of the fifth month after your tax year ends. And since the calendar tax year, which runs from January 1 to December 31, is used by a lot of tax-exempt organizations (“a lot” as in “most of them”), May 15 is the official unofficial 990 Form deadline!

Now, if you have a tax year that runs from, say, July 1 to June 30 (deadline: November 15) or September 1 to August 31 (deadline: January 15) or any other set of 365 consecutive days, you can disregard this deadline. But make sure you know when your tax year end date is so you can determine your actual due date for Form 990.

What Happens If I File Form 990 Late?
Ah, a good question, to be sure! If you’re required to e-file Form 990-N (the 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 Extend the May 15 Deadline?
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.

What’s the Best Way to File Form 990 On Time?
Why, with ExpressTaxExempt, of course! This year, we’ve launched a simplified, streamlined version of ETE for the 990-N Form. Just go to epostcard.expresstaxexempt.com and use the information from your ETE account to e-file Form 990-N in three steps!

If you need to file one of the longer forms, it’s still easiest to e-file with ExpressTaxExempt! We’ve broken down the 990 Form into a question and answer style interview to help you more accurately and easily complete your form. And if at any point you think you’ll need more time, you can e-file Form 8868 right from your account before getting back to work.

We also offer top-notch customer support right here from our headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina. You can call us at (704) 839-2321, send us a live chat through our website, or email us at support@ExpressTaxExempt.com and we’ll help however we can!

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#NonProfitNovember

It’s November, and quite possibly, the epitome of Autumn. By this time, even if you’re located further south in the country like we are, the weather is a bit cooler, and the leaves are showing off those beautiful, crisp, fall colors. With the time falling back an hour this past weekend, it gets dark a lot sooner in the evenings; however, the sun brightly shines even earlier in the mornings, which is good for natural sleep patterns according to health professionals.

While there are many associations with the month of November, and Autumn in general, the biggest tradition is celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday - that great time of year where we reflect on the many things each of us are thankful for. We also see humanity shine at its brightest with the moving displays of compassion through annual food drives and feeding those who are less fortunate on Thanksgiving.

It is within that vein of seasonal tradition that ExpressTaxExempt presents #NonprofitNovember in which we recognize a number of nonprofit organizations that are serving and giving back to our towns and communities. Our #NonprofitNovember campaign will share helpful management tips for nonprofits and information about IRS compliance through filing the yearly required exempt tax returns. We’ll also keep you up-to-date with the most current industry trends coming straight from the leaders of local nonprofit organizations.

#NonprofitNovember serves as an outstanding opportunity for us to get to know you, and for you to become familiar with us. You all proudly serve our communities; so why not have a team ready to serve you when it comes to e-filing your exempt returns? ExpressTaxExempt offers the quickest and easiest way to transmit your 990 forms directly to the IRS so you can spend less time filing and more on what matters most, which is being a local pillar of support. Our service includes a variety of features that you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere coupled with the best in live, US-based assistance available.

And while we all use this month to give thanks, let’s not forget to show appreciation to those who are constantly giving back to others, sacrificing time to help those in need, and volunteering for little or nothing in return. “You’re the real MVP,” as the popular Internet meme would state. And let’s also not forget to enjoy these upcoming weeks of beautiful Autumn weather. Jump in pile of colorful leaves, or take a stroll through your local park. Enjoy it soon because Winter is just around the corner right along with having to be bundled from head to toe.

Don’t be the last one prepared for the next tax season like a lone leaf hanging from a tree branch. Sign-up for your FREE account with ExpressTaxExempt right now! We won’t let you “fall,” seasonal pun intended, if you have any questions or need any assistance. Contact our live, team experts at (704) 839-2321, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. We’re also available through 24/7 email support (support@expresstaxextension.com), and live chat (www.expresstaxexempt.com).

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Scare-Free Tax Season

They say it’s the most frightful time of year. No matter how hard you try, it’s impossible to avoid. And if things don’t go through as expected, you’re hit with probably the worst fear ever conceived by the human mind. No, we’re not talking about Halloween, but something most would consider even more sinister - Tax Season!! *cue lighting and thunderclap*

The thought of having to file tax forms could send a cold shiver down the spines of even the mightiest of men, or women. However, there’s no need for you to hold your breath like when walking past a cemetery at the stroke of midnight. As scary as filing taxes may be, you can conquer your tax filing fears with ExpressTaxExempt.

ExpressTaxExempt offers the quickest and simplest way to e-file your exempt organization tax return. We offer support for the following exempt tax forms:

• Form 990-N (e-Postcard) - For exempt organizations with less than $50,000 in gross receipts.
• Form 990-EZ - For exempt organizations with gross receipts over $50,000, but less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000.
• Form 990 (Long) - For exempt organizations with gross receipts equal to or greater than $200,000, and total assets equal to or greater than $500,000.
• Extension Form 8868 - An extension of time for exempt organizations; support is available for Part I and Part II.

And our newest service is so awesome, it’s like walking through a traditional, slasher horror film and coming out unscathed. With ExpressTaxExempt, you can now completely fill out a Form 1023 for tax-exempt recognition using the same highly-rated features including interview-style questioning, built-in error checking, accessibility with cloud computing, and, of course, our live, US-based technical support.

In a scary world full of ghouls, monsters, and taxes, let ExpressTaxExempt be that warm, comforting light that dispels the darkness. And while a scare-free Halloween may not be as welcoming as a scare-free tax season, the goal is to be well protected in both situations.

And just as there are many tips available on how to be safe on Halloween night, ExpressTaxExempt also offers a number of security protocols to keep your tax information secure. Our site is encrypted, McAfee secure certified, and protected by SSL (Secure Sockets Layer); your information goes strictly to the IRS and no one else.

Even the most enthusiastic Halloween fans go out with a group, and never alone; so don’t ever think that you have to face down these IRS tax-exempt forms by yourself. We have our live, US-based support teams located in Rock Hill, South Carolina that are more than happy to assist you. Give us a “howl” Monday through Friday at (704) 839-2321 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. We’re also available through email (support@expressextension.com) and live chat (www.expresstaxexempt.com).

ExpressTaxExempt wishes you all a safe and happy Halloween weekend!

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Section 501(c)(3) Applications

Even if you have a successful nonprofit operation going on within your community, you just can’t proclaim yourself as a tax-exempt organization. Like many other things leading to a classification or a title, there is a process that has to occur. Think about it… your nonprofit didn’t spring up overnight; it took a process and is probably still in progress. 

The success of your organization definitely is a process; one of the things you have to figure out is what works and what doesn’t work. To begin the process of becoming a tax-exempt organization, you have to complete and a file a section 501(c)(3) application.

A section 501(c)(3) application, also known as Form 1023, is required from organizations that are applying for exempt recognition from federal income tax. If your organization is approved, the IRS sends you written confirmation of your tax-exempt status, and its qualifications for tax-deductible, charitable contributions.

A Form 1023 is listed as the Application for Recognition of Exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. You can obtain tax exemption by filing a Form 1023. Your organization must follow the two key requirements in order to be exempt from federal income tax.

Requirement #1
Your organization must be organized as a corporation, trust, or an unincorporated association with documents specifying your purpose, and assets that are permanently dedicated to exempt purposes.

Requirement #2
Your organization must operate to fulfill one or more exempt purposes that’s listed in its documents.

If you’re tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), you’re normally recognized as a charitable organization. And your organization will be classified further as either a public charity or a private foundation.

Make the process of becoming tax-exempt as quick and easy as possible by preparing your section 501(c)(3) application with the all-new service from ExpressTaxExempt. Your exempt application is filled with our simple “Q&A” format, reviewed by our automated error checks, and you can access your information at any time with our convenient cloud computing.

Once your Form 1023 has been completed, you can download and print your application to mail to the IRS. ExpressTaxExempt even has you covered if you need further assistance. Our live, support experts are available to help Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Give us a call at (704) 839-2321, or send us an email to support@expresstaxexempt.com. You can even live chat with us at www.expresstaxexempt.com.

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Unrelated Business Income Tax

When filing either a Form 990 (Long) or a Form 990-EZ, you’ll come across reporting 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 you try to discontinue 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 is From Trade or Business: 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 broadly applied 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.

Important: 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 Express990. 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., Eastern Standard Time), by email (support@expresstaxexempt.com), or by live chat (www.expresstaxexempt.com).

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Find Your Tax Year Dates

One of the most common reasons we see a Form 990-N (e-Postcard) rejected is because of incorrect tax year periods. It’s a rejection with a fairly simple fix, but we understand why it happens, especially if you’re filing your organization’s tax return for the very first time. You may not be aware of your organization’s tax year period, also known as accounting period, or the fact that such a thing exists.

Usually, you would have to get in contact with the IRS Tax-Exempt Hotline to inquire about your exemption status, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and things of that nature. But the IRS also has what they call their EO Select Check; the “EO” stands for Exempt Organization. The page allows you to look up your tax-exempt organization and view whether you:

• Are eligible to receive tax-deductible, charitable contributions
• Were automatically revoked
• Have filed Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

If you been placed to file your exempt organization’s tax return for the first time, and you don’t happen to know your tax period, you should select the third option (Have Filed Form 990-N (e-Postcard)) and search using your organization’s EIN. If your organization has filed a Form 990-N (e-Postcard) before, you’ll see a list of each year it was filed. Click on your organization’s name, and it’ll show details about the filing. And at the very top, you’ll see the correct tax period for your organization.

For more information about the IRS EO Select Check, be sure to check out the following blog:

All About the EO Select Check

IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that there are two types of tax year periods, or accounting periods.

If your tax period is listed as from January 1 to December 31, then your organization operates on what is called a Calendar Tax Year; many exempt organizations have this type of tax year.
If your tax period begins or ends any date other than January 1 or December 31, like from October 1 to September 30 for instance, your tax period is considered as a Fiscal Tax Year.

Be sure to select the most appropriate tax year when e-filing a Form 990-N (e-Postcard), or any 990 form, for your organization.

For more information about accounting periods, you should consider reading

What Is A Fiscal Year?
What is an Accounting Period?

Once you know what your exempt organization’s tax period is, you can e-file your Form 990-N (e-Postcard) quickly and easily with Express990. Simply enter your organization’s details, select your tax period, indicate gross receipts are less than $50,000, authorize, and transmit to the IRS; it takes less than 10 minutes.

You can also e-file from anywhere you may be with our FREE Express990 App for iOS/Android tablets, or our mobile site designed for any web-enabled mobile phone.

For any questions or assistance with our e-filing service, feel free to contact our live, expert help at our headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Phone: (704) 839-2321 (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Eastern Standard Time)
Email: support@expresstaxexempt.com
Live Chat: www.expresstaxexempt.com

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Change Contact Details

Like with any influential position within an organization, you may only have that title for a limited amount of time. Then, you either move on from the position or pass it down to the next potential candidate in line. One of the many helpful features of Express990 is not having to go through the entire process of creating a new, free account for each new person that takes over the tax filings for your exempt organization.

Whenever you have to pass on the responsibility of e-filing to another, or unexpectedly take on the task of e-filing from someone else, you can follow these simple steps to update your free Express990 account.

Step 1. Login to the Express990 account with the email address and password of prior user.

*You need to already have the login information from the previous user. If you don’t, you can call our live, tech support (704.839.2321), and the information can be searched using your organization’s employer identification number (EIN).

Step 2. Click the “My Account” link on the top-right of your Dashboard screen.

Step 3. Click the “Contact Details” link from the My Account page.

Step 4. Replace the previous contact name, email address, and password with the updated information.

*The updated email address will now serve as the one you enter on the Express990 login screen.

Step 5. Click the “Change” link to save your new contact details.

You can also change the password for your updated Express990 account. From the My Account page:

Step 1. Click the “Change Password” link.

Step 2. Type in the required entries.

Step 3. Click the “Change Password” link to save your changes.

And just like that, it’s as simple as it can be. Being responsible for your exempt organization’s tax filings is tedious enough without having multiple accounts for the same organization. Express990 can make your tax season a bit easier just by letting you update your details. We also offer support for the Form 990-N (e-Postcard), Form 990-EZ, Form 990 (Long), and the Extension Form 8868.


For professional assistance with our e-filing services, contact the live experts at our Rock Hill, South Carolina headquarters by phone (704-839-2321, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST), email (support@expresstaxexempt.com), or live chat (www.expresstaxexempt.com).

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Express 990 Is The Ideal Place For All Your Federal 990 Filing

Whether you need to file a 990-N, 990-EZ or Form 990, we have got you covered. Knowing exactly which form to file can be confusing, Express990 is here to help. Let's face it, the tax code is complex and it's not getting any easier, so we have consolidated the long drawn out explanations of 990 forms to help you decide which is best for your tax-exempt organization:

• - Form 990 - (Long form of 990) is the form that tax-exempt organizations use to report income, expenses, and other company information to the IRS. It is typically used by organizations totaling in gross receipts of $200,000 and $500,000 of assets.
• - Form 990-EZ - (short form of 990) is the form that tax-exempt organizations use to report income, expenses, and other company information to the IRS. It is used by organizations totaling in gross receipts of less than $200,000 or total assets of less than $500,000.           

• - Form 990-N - (e-Postcard) is an annual IRS E-filing requirement for small non-profit organizations and charities that typically gross in receipts of $50,000 or less in a year. 

If you have any questions, you can contact our U.S. based support team in Rock Hill, SC by phone, live chat, or email. We're always happy to assist.

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