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E-File Your Form 990-N and 990-EZ Online: Tax Year 2024 Now Open on 990.tax
990.tax opened e-filing for tax year 2024: Form 990-N, Form 990-EZ, the Form 8868 extension and California Form 199.
IRS Form 8868 Due Date: How the 6-Month Extension Works
Form 8868 is due by your return's original due date and gives one automatic 6-month extension. It does not extend Form 990-N or time to pay tax.
Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status and How to Get Reinstated
How the IRS automatically revokes exempt status after three years of missed filings, and the four Rev. Proc. 2014-11 reinstatement options.
Changes in 990-EZ E-Filing Requirements: What Non-Profits Need to Know
Form 990-EZ must be filed electronically under the Taxpayer First Act. What changed, who it affects, and how to e-file a 990-EZ.
Step-by-Step Guide to E-Filing IRS Form 8868 for Nonprofits
How to e-file Form 8868 with 990.tax for an automatic 6-month extension to file Form 990-EZ or Form 990, and what to check before you start.
Step-by-Step Guide to Filing Form 990-N (e-Postcard) for Nonprofits
How to e-file IRS Form 990-N with 990.tax, for nonprofits with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less, plus who can and cannot use it.
Step-by-Step Filing for California Nonprofits: Form 990-N and FTB Form 199
How California nonprofits file IRS Form 990-N and FTB Form 199 with 990.tax, when 199N is an option, and the Attorney General's RRF-1.
Penalties for Late Filing of Form 990-N, Explained
The IRS charges no penalty for a late Form 990-N, but three missed years revoke tax-exempt status. What late filing means for a small nonprofit.
990.tax Shines at Texas PTA Convention LAUNCH 2023 in Dallas
Takeaways from the Texas PTA LAUNCH 2023 conference in Dallas, where 990.tax met PTA leaders and treasurers.
A Day of Empowerment with Peralta District PTA: 990.tax Takes Part in Leadership Training
990.tax at the Peralta District PTA leadership training in Alameda County: tax filing questions from PTA officers.
Understanding IRS Form 990: An Essential Guide for Non-Profit Organizations
What the IRS Form 990 series is, which version your organization files (990-N, 990-EZ, 990), and when it is due.
When Is IRS Form 990 Due? Deadlines for Tax Years 2025 and 2026
Form 990, 990-EZ and 990-N are due the 15th day of the 5th month after your tax year ends. Upcoming dates, weekend rules and late penalties.
Filing a Past-Due IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) with 990.tax
Missed a Form 990-N deadline? There is no IRS late penalty, but three missed years revoke exempt status. How to file prior-year e-Postcards.
Form 199N vs Form 199 for California PTAs
Which California PTAs may file the free FTB 199N e-Postcard on ftb.ca.gov, who must file Form 199, and how 990.tax files Form 199 with your IRS return.
Simplify Tax Filing for PTAs, Home Clubs, Athletic and Band Boosters with 990.tax: Navigating Federal and California State Requirements
Federal and California filing requirements for PTAs, home clubs and booster clubs, and how to file them online.
File Your Nonprofit's Form 990-N with Ease Using 990.tax - The Smart Choice
What IRS Form 990-N (the e-Postcard) is, who must file it, and how to e-file it online with 990.tax.
A Fantastic Time at the California State PTA Convention 2023
990.tax exhibited at the California State PTA Convention 2023 in Sacramento. What PTA treasurers asked us about tax filing.
State Filing Requirements for Nonprofits
Beyond the IRS Form 990 series, many states require their own nonprofit filings: state returns, registration renewals and fundraising reports.
What Is the Difference Between Form 990-N and Form 990-EZ?
Form 990-N vs Form 990-EZ: the gross receipts and asset thresholds that decide which return your nonprofit files, and what each form asks for.
Can I DIY My Nonprofit Tax Return?
Can a small nonprofit file its own Form 990-N or 990-EZ without a tax professional? What it takes and when to get help.