What is IRS 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.

This annual reporting requirement informs the IRS about your activities, helps promote public trust in the charitable sector, safeguards the tax system's integrity, and upholds accountability standards for enjoying tax benefits.

Tax-Exemption

While being tax-exempt means you don't have to pay Federal taxes, it doesn't exempt you from filing necessary paperwork with the IRS.

Who Files a 990-N?

Generally speaking, small tax exempt organizations with annual gross receipts totaling less than $50,000 may file Form 990-N.

IRS Form 990-N

Exceptions

Private foundations, political organizations and others are not permitted to file the 990-N and must file different forms. Find details on the IRS website here.

When to File 990-N

Your form must be submitted annually by the 15th day of the 5th month following the close of your tax year.

A group whose tax year follows the calendar year (January 1 to December 31) would have a filing deadline of May 15. If the ending date of your tax year is July 31, your due date is December 15.

Weekends

If a due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day.

How to File a 990-N e-Postcard

First thing's first. The IRS does not currently recommend using a smart phone or tablet to file your form. Here's what you will need:

✓ EIN Number

✓ Tax year

✓ Legal name

✓ Any other names in use

✓ Mailing address

✓ Name and address of a principal officer

✓ Website if applicable

✓ Annual gross receipt confirmation

No More Paper

As of July 1, 2019, when the Taxpayer First Act passed, paper forms are no longer accepted. Instead, tax-exempt organizations must electronically submit returns and forms.

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