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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.

Posted byPatience Booker
November 11, 2026
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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.

Posted byPatience Booker
November 9, 2026
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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.

Posted byPatience Booker
November 6, 2026
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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.

Posted byPatience Booker
November 6, 2026
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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.

Posted byPatience Booker
November 5, 2026
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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.

Posted byPatience Booker
November 4, 2026
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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.

Posted byPatience Booker
October 26, 2026
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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...

Posted byPatience Booker
October 22, 2026
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Group Exemption Numbers and Form 990: Filing Requirements for Subordinate Organizations

Covered by a central organization’s group exemption? Learn how your group exemption number connects to Form 990 and which annual return your subordinate files.

Posted byPatience Booker
October 21, 2026
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