Did Your IRA Receive a K-1? Here’s What You Need to Do Next
A K-1 addressed to your IRA can mean the account owes tax of its own. Here's how to read Box 20, code V and when your IRA needs to file Form 990-T.
Beyond Form 990: The Other Returns Nonprofits Still Have to File
Form 990 is only one part of your nonprofit’s filing requirements. Learn which other returns may apply to your organization, including Form 990-T, payroll tax returns, Forms W-2 and 1099-NEC, and state annual reports, along with who files each one and when it’s due.
How to Get a Copy of Your 501(c)(3) Letter (If You Lost It)
How can I get a copy of my 501(c)(3) letter? Check the free IRS search tool first, then request one with Form 4506-B, free in your Tax990 account.
Do You Have to Register in Every State Where You Fundraise: A State-by-State Guide
Accepting online donations doesn’t automatically require registration in every state. Learn what actually triggers charitable solicitation registration, see state-by-state requirements and renewal deadlines, and find out how your Form 990 keeps state renewals on track.
What to Do When the IRS Rejects Your Nonprofit’s Return for Information It Already Has
Form 990 rejected for a mismatch you already fixed? Use the IRS e-file database update letter. It's free in your Tax990 account.
Form 8822-B: Why Keeping Your Nonprofit’s IRS Information Current Matters
Moved or changed leadership? Form 8822-B tells the IRS. Learn when your nonprofit needs it, then fill it out free in your Tax990 account.
Fiscal Sponsorship vs. Starting a Nonprofit: Form 990 Rules
Thinking about fiscal sponsorship or starting a nonprofit? Here’s how each path handles governance, liability, and Form 990 filing.
Form 843 for Nonprofits: How to Request a Tax Refund or Penalty Abatement
Learn what Form 843 covers and who can file it, then fill it out free in your Tax990 account with plain-language help on every line.
Nonprofit vs. Not-for-Profit vs. For-Profit: What the Difference Means for Your Taxes
“Nonprofit” and “not-for-profit” usually mean the same thing, and neither label decides your taxes. See how for-profits, nonprofits, and tax-exempt organizations differ on federal income tax, donor deductions, and annual returns, and find out which IRS application fits the organization you’re forming.
Private Foundation Excise Tax on Net Investment Income: A Form 990-PF Guide
Most tax-exempt organizations never pay federal tax on the money their investments earn. Private foundations are the exception. Every year, a private foundation calculates and pays an excise tax on...