Nonprofit Federal Tax Guide

✧˖°. Did you know? Tax-exempt doesn't mean nothing needs to be done at tax time. Even though tax-exempt organizations don't pay taxes, they still need to file one or more forms!

IRS Requirements Feeling Clear as Mud?

For volunteer treasurers, navigating all of the available information on the IRS website can feel like a full time job. Yet, you need to figure out how in the heck to file your group's taxes, or your group is at risk of losing its tax-exempt status.

Who is This Guide For?

This guide is designed for volunteer treasurers and nonprofit leaders seeking a simplified resource for filing Federal tax returns. It condenses a wealth of information into a concise, easy-to-understand format so that you can file your group's tax forms with confidence.

What's Inside

All types of tax-exempt groups — churches, religious organizations, private foundations, charitable organizations, parent groups, school groups, social welfare organizations, civic leagues, social clubs, labor organizations and business leagues — will benefit from this easy guide to help them know what, when and how to file their Federal Tax Returns to avoid penalties such as getting their tax-exempt status revoked.

✓ Tax Exempt Status: What is tax-exempt status? Why is it important? And how do you become tax exempt?

✓ Which Form to File: Look at the different types of IRS Form 990 and determine which your organization must file.

✓ When to File Them: Bookmark the handy table to find the due date of your annual return, and learn how to apply for an extension (if needed).