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.
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.
Understanding the 990-N Form: A Guide for Small Nonprofits
This blog post explains the key details of the 990-N form, its filing requirements, and the benefits of using Tax990 for streamlined compliance.
Not Everything Is Exempt: What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Unrelated Business Income
Being tax-exempt doesn't mean every dollar your nonprofit earns is off the hook. If your organization brings in unrelated business income, the IRS wants to hear about it on Form 990-T. Here's what trips organizations up, and how to get it right.
How to Read Your IRS Determination Letter: A Field Guide for Nonprofits
Your IRS determination letter decoded, line by line: what your 509(a) classification, effective date, filing requirement, and deductibility each mean.
Donor-Advised Funds and Form 990: What Recipient Nonprofits Need to Know
Donor-advised funds now move billions to nonprofits each year, but the grant technically comes from the sponsoring organization, not the individual donor who recommended it. That distinction shapes everything from Schedule B reporting to your public support test, making it essential to get right on Form 990.
How Nonprofits Should Prepare Their First Form 990
Filing your first Form 990 doesn't have to be overwhelming — with the right preparation, it's manageable, and Tax990 is built to guide you through every step. From choosing the correct form type to writing clear program descriptions, this guide covers what new nonprofits need to know to file accurately and on time.
Can You Switch from Form 990-N to 990-EZ? What Nonprofits Need to Know
Everything you need to know about making the switch to Form 990-EZ, including when it's required, when it's strategic, and what to do if you've already filed the wrong form.
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.