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.
Sports Clubs and Tax-Exemption: 501(c)(3) Eligibility and Requirements
Not every sports club qualifies for 501(c)(3) status, and knowing which category your organization actually fits changes everything from your annual filing form to your penalty exposure. Here's what nonprofit sports clubs need to know about tax exemption, IRS filing requirements, and staying compliant year after year.
Form 990-T Supplemental Forms: Form 4562, 4797, 8949, 8995 and 3800 Explained
Form 990-T rarely stands alone. Here's a plain-English breakdown of the five supplemental forms — 4562, 4797, 8949, 8995, and 3800 — that most often accompany it, and when each one applies.
How to Complete the Balance Sheet on Form 990-PF
Form 990-PF's Balance Sheet asks private foundations for a detailed look at assets, liabilities, and net assets — at both book and fair market value. Here's how Part II breaks down, line by line, and what determines which columns your foundation needs to complete.
Form 990 Deadlines: The Complete Guide for Nonprofits and Tax Professionals
Every Form 990 series deadline explained in one place: how the due date is set, which form to file, how extensions work, what happens if you miss it, and a board-ready checklist to get filed with confidence.
IRS Announces Form 990 Filing Relief for Foreign FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams
The IRS just gave foreign soccer federations a break: if their only U.S. tie was the 2026 World Cup, they won't need to file Form 990 this year. It's a narrow, tournament-specific exception—but a welcome one for busy compliance teams.
Virtual vs. In-Person Nonprofit Finance Events: Which Is Worth It in 2026?
In 2026, the smartest nonprofit finance teams aren't choosing between virtual and in-person events — they're being strategic about when each format actually earns its place on the calendar.
What Is IRS Form 5227? Who Files It, What It Covers, and What Happens If You Don’t
Form 5227 might look like just another information return, but for trustees of charitable remainder trusts, pooled income funds, and other split-interest trusts, it carries real personal liability. Here's what the form actually covers, who's on the hook for filing it, and why "reasonable cause" may be your only lifeline if a deadline slips.
More Nonprofit Employees Could Now Trigger the Section 4960 Excise Tax: What Tax-Exempt Organizations Need to Know
Section 4960's excise tax on high nonprofit compensation is no longer limited to an organization's top five earners — for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, the rules expand to cover a broader group of employees, so nonprofits with multiple staff earning over $1 million should start reviewing their compensation arrangements now.