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Public Inspection Rules for Nonprofits: A Comprehensive Guide

Nonprofits are legally required to make certain IRS documents available to anyone who asks — and the penalties for failing to comply can be steep. This guide breaks down exactly which documents must be disclosed, what you're allowed to redact, and how to build simple practices that keep your organization protected.

Posted byPatience Booker
May 20, 2026
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The IRS Just Gave Nonprofits a Digital Front Door. Here’s What the BTA Update Means for You.

The IRS just gave nonprofits online access to their own tax account — here's what you can do with it and why it's worth setting up now.

Posted byPatience Booker
May 19, 2026
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Reasonable Cause Relief for Late 990 Filing: How to Qualify

Late Form 990 penalties can be costly — but if your nonprofit missed the deadline due to circumstances beyond your control, the IRS may waive those penalties through reasonable cause relief.

Posted byPatience Booker
May 18, 2026
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Form 990 Filing Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide Using Tax990

Tax990 makes filing your nonprofit's Form 990 simple with step-by-step guidance and built-in error checks — here's how to use it.Tax990 makes filing your nonprofit's Form 990 simple with step-by-step guidance and built-in error checks — here's how to use it.

Posted byPatience Booker
May 15, 2026
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How to File Form 990-EZ Online in 2026

A step-by-step guide to preparing and e-filing Form 990-EZ online accurately, with clear instructions to complete step and submit your return with confidence.

Posted byCharles Hardy
May 15, 2026
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This Is What “We’ve Got You” Actually Looks Like on May 15

Tax990 offers nonprofits a stress-free Form 990 filing experience with extended deadline support and The Tax990 Commitment that covers extensions, rejections, and amendments at no extra cost.

Posted byPatience Booker
May 13, 2026
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Understanding the Balance Sheet Section of Form 990

The balance sheet section of Form 990 requires your organization to report assets, liabilities, and net assets at both the beginning and end of the tax year — and the IRS requires every figure to reconcile exactly.

Posted byPatience Booker
May 11, 2026
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How to Report Program Service Accomplishments on Your Form 990

Though 990 forms primarily require financial information, nonprofits will also have to report their program service accomplishments. Learn how with this blog!

Posted byadmin
May 6, 2026
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How to Save on Form 990 Filing: Every Discount Tax990 Offers

Searching for a “Form 990 discount code”? We get it. Nonprofit budgets are tight, and every dollar counts. Here’s the honest answer: Tax990 doesn’t hand out promo codes that float...

Posted byCaleb
April 30, 2026
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What Funders Look at Before Awarding a Grant

Billions of dollars in grants are awarded every year, yet most applications are rejected — not because the work isn't worthy, but because applicants don't understand how reviewers think.

Posted byPatience Booker
April 30, 2026
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