As the May 15^th  deadline approaches for the IRS Form 990 series, it is important for exempt organizations to file their required forms on time. Whether you are filing Form 990, Form 990-EZ, Form 990-N, Form 990-PF, or Form 990-T, timely and accurate filing is a must to maintain the “exempt” status and avoid penalties. With TaxZerone, filing exempt forms is simple, secure, and affordable. 

Form 990 Series 

Exempt organizations are required to file any one form in 990 series with the IRS to report information about their finances, leadership and activities.  

Filing Due Date 

The IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, 990-PF, and 990-T are due on 15^th day of the 5^th month following the end of organization’s tax year. If your tax year ends on December 31, the filing deadline is May 15 of the following year. 

Why Filing is important? 

Filing with the IRS on time is important for several reasons. They are 

1. Maintain tax-exempt status 
If a nonprofit organization fails to file for 3 consecutive years, the IRS will automatically revoke its “tax-exempt” status. 

2. Transparency to Donors and the Public 
Donors and the public often review these forms to know how the organization handles its finances.

3. Avoid penalties
Late filings or providing incorrect information can lead to penalties and affect the exempt status.

Is there any possible way to extend the deadline of the 990 series? 

Yes, it is possible to extend the deadline of the 990 series by submitting the IRS Form 8868 before May 15. You can request an automatic 6-month extension for all 990 forms, other than Form 990-N. 

Why Taxzerone is the Right Choice for You? 

TaxZerone makes the e-filing process simple for nonprofits with its user-friendly platform. 

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• _{Quick and Easy Filing: Our step-by-step instructions will help you to file the form easily, quickly and efficiently.} 
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What’s New 

• You can now conveniently pay your filing fee using PayPal which will make the process faster, easier and secure. 

• With Click2File, the previous return data will be automatically transferred to the current return. It makes the filing process quicker and easier. 

Note: Click2File is available for all forms in the 990 series, except for Form 990-T. 

_{Source and Reference 
The information provided is based on guidelines from the IRS and FTB websites. For more information, check the IRS Instructions for Form 990, Instructions for Form 990-EZ, Instructions for Form 990-N, Instructions for Form 990-PF, Instructions for Form 990-T.}  

Also Read: How to E-file Form 990 with TaxZerone: A Non-profit’s Guide