tax year

When is Form 990 Due

When is Form 990 Due?

Most tax-exempt organizations must file a return each year—even if no taxes are owed. Learn everything you need to know to keep your 501(c)(3) in good standing with the IRS this year. What is IRS Form 990? Form 990 is the annual information return that most tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It provides the IRS…

Secretary of State Annual Nonprofit Filings

Annual Secretary of State Nonprofit Filings

Here at MoneyMinder, we often talk about the annual Federal requirements for small nonprofits, like filing the 990-N or 990-EZ with the IRS. But it’s equally important to stay compliant with your state’s regulations. The truth is, requirements for annual filings can vary significantly from state to state. But there are some things to keep…

IRS Form 990-N

What is a Form 990-N?

IRS Form 990-N, often referred to as the “e-Postcard”, is a document that most small, tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts total less than $50,000 must file.

IRS Form 990-EZ

What is a Form 990-EZ?

Form 990-EZ is a required IRS form for tax-exempt organizations that take in less than $200,000 in gross receipts and less than $500,000 in total assets at the end of the year. It is a simplified version of the full Form 990 that requires less detailed information. But, that’s not to say that filing the…

990-N-E-File

New at MoneyMinder: Anyone Can E-File a 990-N for $25

Calling all small nonprofit organizations with annual revenue under $50,000! MoneyMinder is here to simplify your 990-N filing process with a solution that will take minutes, not hours, of your time. About the IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) IRS Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, allows you to meet your annual reporting requirements to the…

changing nonprofit financial year

3 Steps to Changing Your Financial Year

Are you looking to change your financial year? Whether your nonprofit group was set up a month or a decade ago, there could be compelling reasons to change your tax year. For example, if you set up your Booster Club or Parent Group (PTA, PTO, PTSA) on the calendar year, you may have later realized…

are ptas tax exempt

Are PTAs Tax-Exempt?

Most, although not all, of the groups we serve here at MoneyMinder are classified as 501(c)(3). When it comes to asking whether your PTA is tax-exempt, the first question you must answer is whether your group is registered with the IRS as such. The IRS has a convenient tax-exempt organization search if you know your…