Choosing a Form 990 E-File Provider: What to Compare Beyond Price
The cost of the wrong Form 990 e-file provider rarely shows up on the invoice. Compare guarantees, support, amendments, and audit protection before you file.
What to Do If Your Determination Letter Has an Error or the Wrong Effective Date
Your IRS determination letter proves your 501(c)(3) status to donors, grant makers, and state agencies — so a misspelled name, wrong EIN, or off effective date is worth fixing. Here's what each error can mean, and how to correct it.
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.
How to Apply for an EIN: A Guide to Nonprofits
Every nonprofit needs an Employer Identification Number, the nine-digit IRS identifier that functions like a Social Security number for your organization and underpins nearly every operational step that follows. Here's what an EIN is, why it matters, and how to apply for one.
What The Tax990 Commitment Really Means for Nonprofits
We do everything in our power to get your return IRS-approved. This commitment ensures each filing reaches the right outcome, every time.
Choosing the Best 990 Tax Software for Nonprofits: 7 Things to Consider
By prioritizing reliability, ease of use, automation, and support, organizations can turn a complex requirement into an efficient, stress-free process.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About the IRS’s New Group Exemption Rules
The IRS has reopened its Group Exemption program under Revenue Procedure 2026-8, introducing mandatory electronic filing, strict overnight standards, new eligibility requirements, and annual reporting obligations that significantly reshape how nonprofit networks obtain and maintain group tax-exempt status.
New Year, New Start: Get Ahead on Your 2025 Form 990 Filing
Starting early on your 2025 Form 990 filing helps nonprofits stay compliant, organized, and confident. This article outlines key preparation steps like gathering financial records, reviewing public support eligibility, and drafting program descriptions, so you can avoid last-minute issues and file accurately before the deadline.
February 2, 2026 Filing Extension: What it means for Form 990 Filers
The IRS has announced a significant filing extension for certain Form 990 filers, moving the deadline to February 2, 2026, for tax-exempt organizations impacted by recent natural disasters. This relief applies to nonprofits that were already operating under a valid extension for their 2024 returns and are located in designated disaster-affected states and counties. For eligible organizations, the added time can ease compliance pressures while they focus on recovery efforts without risking penalties or their tax-exempt status.