Section 25F Scholarship Tax Credit: What 501(c)(3) Organizations Need to Know Before 2027
The Section 25F scholarship tax credit starts in 2027. Learn what 501(c)(3) organizations need to qualify as an SGO and how to prepare before the first gift.
Form 15644, Explained: What Group Exemption Numbers Need to File
Form 15644 is the IRS form central organizations now use for their annual SGRI update. Here's when it's due, what it reports, and what else your group files.
Nonprofit Revenue Types and the Tax Rules Behind Each One
Every nonprofit revenue stream has its own tax rule and its own place on Form 990. Learn which income stays tax-exempt, which can trigger unrelated business income tax, and when a Form 990-T filing is required.
Closing or Merging a Nonprofit: Your Final Form 990
Dissolving or merging your nonprofit takes more than a board vote. Here's what the final Form 990 has to show, and why mistakes made at closing are hard to undo.
Form 8050: What It Is and How It Works For Nonprofit Filers
A paper refund check can take weeks to arrive, and it can get lost or misdirected along the way. Form 8050 gives eligible nonprofits and other exempt filers a faster alternative: direct deposit straight from the IRS, with no cap on the refund amount. Here's what the form covers, who qualifies, and how to get it filed correctly.
Lobbying Rules for Nonprofits: What 501(c)(3)s Can and Cannot Do
Lobbying is one of the most misunderstood areas of nonprofit compliance. The good news: 501(c)(3) organizations are allowed to lobby, within limits. This guide breaks down lobbying versus political campaign activity, the substantial part test versus the 501(h) election, and where lobbying activity lands on Schedule C.
How to Classify Contributions, Grants, and Program Revenue in Form 990-EZ
Not all revenue belongs in the same box on Form 990-EZ. Here's how to tell contributions and grants apart from program service revenue, and why the distinction matters for your Schedule A calculations.
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.
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.