Meet Today’s 990 Series Deadline with Confidence — Backed by The Tax990 Commitment

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The clock is ticking on the deadline to file your 990 Series Forms — but you don’t have to face it alone. With the Tax990 Commitment by your side, you’re equipped to file confidently, accurately, and on time.

Today (May 15, 2025) is the most significant Form 990 deadline of the year. This deadline applies to:

• Tax-exempt organizations following a calendar tax year that ended on December 31, 2024.
• Tax-exempt organizations whose tax year ended on November 30, 2024, and have filed an 8868 extension.

Additionally, today is the deadline for organizations that obtained tax exemption from the State of California to file their CA Form 199 return. Here is a quick checklist for you to meet your deadline with Tax990.

Organizations That Need to File

Typically, 990 forms are filed by any organization that has obtained tax-exempt status from the IRS. Tax-exempt status primarily depends on the purpose of the organization and the allocation of profits. Some tax-exempt organizations are exempt from filing. These organizations include:

• Churches
• Governmental entities
• Subordinate organizations included in a group return
• Certain state institutions

Remember that the May 15th deadline applies to organizations that follow a calendar tax year. 

Which 990 Return is Right for Your Organization

First, you must choose the right 990 form for your organization. As you may know, there are different forms available in the 990 Series, and it’s important that you understand the requirements and eligibility to file each of those forms and choose accordingly.

• 990-N – You can choose this if your organization’s gross receipts are less than or equal to $50,000.
• 990-EZ– You can choose this if your organization’s gross receipts are less than $200,000 and assets are less than $500,000.
• 990 – You can choose this if your organization’s gross receipts are greater than or equal to $200,00 (or) assets less than or equal to $500,000. 
• 990-PF – You can choose this if your organization is a private foundation.
• 990-T – You can choose this if your organization has unrelated business income.

Overall, Tax990 supports these forms: 990-N, 990-EZ, 990, 990-PF, 990-T, 8868, CA199, 8038-CP, 1120 POL.

Avoid Late Penalties 

Late filing of your 990 can lead to IRS penalties,  which vary based on the organization’s gross receipts. View the chart listed below for more information.

Create Your Tax990 Account

Tax990 provides a wide range of features that serve organizations and tax professionals of every scope and expertise level, ensuring a seamless, accurate, and compliant filing experience. 

Tax990 Commitment 

The Tax990 Commitment means that you will have unparalleled support through every stage of the filing process, even after the submission, to ensure your return is accepted every time. 

This commitment offers:

• Complimentary extension requests
• Retransmission of Rejected Returns
• No Cost Corrections
• Money-back guarantee

Here are Tax990’s extensive features to look out for:

Efficient Data Import and Validation Features

• Bulk upload capabilities: upload large volumes of data in seconds using Tax990’s Excel templates, designed for precise entry and seamless import of extensive data. This feature is ideal for organizations that have a large number of records. The bulk upload feature makes large data transfers simple and reduces manual entry errors.
• Copy Return Feature: Save time by automatically transferring data from previous years’ returns filed with Tax990 to your current return. This feature helps you maintain consistency across your filings and minimize redundant data entry.
• Internal Audit Checks: Ensure compliance and accuracy with Tax990’s built-in audit checks. These automated reviews validate your data against IRS guidelines, reducing the likelihood of errors before you submit your form.

Convenient Features for Form Preparation

• Interview-Style Filing: Ideal for those who are new to 990 filing or looking for an instructed process, the interview-style method walks you through a series of questions and then completes the form based on your responses. This streamlined approach simplifies filing for those less familiar with IRS forms.
• Form-Based Filing: Experienced filers who prefer filing the forms directly can use the form-based method, which allows you to fill out digital versions of the IRS forms. This option offers flexibility and control, enabling you to enter details directly within the fields of the form.
• Free 990 Schedules Included: Tax990 automatically includes all required schedules based on the data you’ve entered at no additional cost. This ensures your submission is complete and reduces the risk of missing out on the essential schedules.
• E-Signing Options: Obtain required e-signatures directly within a secure portal. With these secure e-signing capabilities, Tax990 makes it easy to finalize and authorize the filing of your forms

Other Useful Features 

• Amendment & Prior Year Support: Effortlessly amend a return or file returns or file returns for previous years, maintaining consistency and compliance all in one place.
• Instant IRS Notifications: Stay informed with real-time updates via email and text about the status of your return and IRS updates, keeping you on track.

Free Retransmission for Rejected Returns: If your return is rejected, Tax990 allows you to correct errors and retransmit your return to the IRS at no additional cost, ensuring compliance without any added expense.

File today with Tax990 to avoid penalties!