Tag: tax-exempt status
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The March 15th Deadline for 990 Series Forms is Here: Simplify Your Filing with Tax990
Tax season brings its own set of challenges, especially for nonprofit organizations tasked with filing their annual 990 Series returns. But fear not, because Tax990 is here to revolutionize the process, making compliance with the IRS easier and more efficient than ever before. Which Organizations have a 990 Deadline this Month? Following are the organizations…
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IRS Shutdown Prompts A Need To Paper-File Forms 990-T, 1120-POL, and 8868
The IRS has recently announced that its system will be shut down temporarily, affecting certain organizations that have a deadline over the next few months. This IRS shutdown has prompted a sudden need for organizations and tax professionals to revert to paper filing for essential forms like 990-T, 1120-POL, and 8868. This unexpected shift in…
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Nonprofits with a January 16th 990 Deadline Must File by Midnight
It is surprising to discover that nonprofit entities face stringent filing obligations with the IRS, despite their exemption from federal income taxes. Every nonprofit organization falling under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code, which grants tax-exempt status, is mandated to submit an annual 990 series return to the IRS. What prompts such meticulous reporting…
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Understanding IRS Error Codes: Not Being Recognized in the IRS Database
Completing returns in the IRS 990 series is no walk in the park. Completing this form and properly reporting all of the required financial information for your nonprofit organization can be a time-consuming process. Errors can happen- but what should you do when they do? Error codes from the IRS can be tricky, but this…
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Tax990 is Now Accepting IRS 990 Series Returns and CA199 for the 2023 Tax Year!
It‘s a new year, and with it comes the annual responsibility for all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to file their 990 tax returns for the 2023 tax year in the upcoming months. There’s no need to worry, however, Tax990 has your 990 e-filing covered. Understanding Your 990 Filing Requirements for the 2023 Tax Year: Determining which…
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Changing Your Non-Profit Organization’s Accounting Period: A Complete Guide
When an organization receives tax-exempt status, the IRS determination letter indicates the tax year-end date. This date is the last day of the operating tax year for the organization. An organization’s tax year is a 12-month time frame in which the organization operates and reports financial information. An organization can have either a calendar tax…
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Completing the Correct 990 Return for Your Nonprofit Organization: Tax Filing Basics
Filing your organization’s tax return can be a once-a-year task that’s easy to overlook. To help you navigate the complexities of the 990 series returns, we’ve put together a guide outlining the filing requirements and the different forms available. Understanding the Basics The form you choose depends on your organization’s financial activity, which may vary…
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Sports Clubs and Tax-Exemption: 501(c)(3) Eligibility and Requirements
In general, when we think of nonprofits, we automatically think of some of the most obvious and prevalent types, for example, a food bank, an animal rescue shelter, or a public health clinic. However, the nonprofit sector is even more far-reaching. There are some organizations that do not automatically come to mind but are actually…
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A Deep Dive into Completing IRS Form 990: A Closer Look at Parts 7-9
The IRS Form 990 can be a complex and intimidating tax return. Whether you have recently taken on this responsibility of filing for an organization that you volunteer with or work for, or if you’re a seasoned filing expert, it is crucial to file accurately. Failing to do so can have major consequences for the…