ExpressTaxExempt is Now Accepting Form 990 Series E-Filing for the 2021 Tax Year

It’s a new year, which means your organization has new annual IRS filing requirements. As of January 01, 2022, ExpressTaxExempt is now accepting Form 990 series e-filing for the 2021 tax year. 

ExpressTaxExempt supports e-filing of Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-N, 990-T, CA 199, 1120-POL, and extension Form 8868. ExpressTaxExempt’s cloud-based software ensures that returns are transmitted to the IRS securely and efficiently.  

Electronic Filing 

The IRS has mandated that all 990 series returns are filed electronically.  E-filing makes transmitting returns to the IRS quick and easy. Also, with e-filed returns, the IRS is able to process them at a much faster rate than paper-filed returns. ExpressTaxExempt is an IRS authorized and trusted e-filing provider that will assist in filing  990 series returns properly and on time! 

Filing Deadlines 

For most 990 series returns, the deadline to file is the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the organization’s fiscal year. Considering organizations have different tax year-end dates, they will also have different 990 series deadlines. You can use the ExpressTaxExempt due date calculator to determine your organization’s 990 filing deadline and applicable extended due date. 

If a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the due date will be moved to the next business day. 

Which 990 Form Do I Need to File? 

There are multiple 990 series forms and there are specific guidelines regarding which form an organization needs to file. 

• Form 990 is typically filed if an organization has gross receipts greater than or equal to $200,000 or total assets greater than or equal to $500,000 at the end of their tax year.

• Form 990-EZ is typically filed if an organization has gross receipts of greater than $50,000 but less than $200,000 and total assets at the end of the year less than $500,000. 

• Form 990-PF is typically filed by Exempt & Taxable Private Foundations as well as Non-Exempt Charitable Trusts which the IRS treats as private foundations. 

• Form 990-N (e-Postcard), is typically filed if an organization has gross receipts of $50,000 or less. Organizations can also voluntarily file Form 990 or 990-EZ instead of Form 990-N.

• Form 990-T is typically filed by organizations that file Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF and have a gross income of $1,000 or more from unrelated businesses for the tax year. 

• Form 8868 is filed by organizations that are unable to file their original return by the deadline. If an exempt organization files IRS Form 8868, they typically receive a  6-month extension for their 990 series deadline. This form must be filed on or before your 990 series deadline date. 

If you are still unsure which 990 series Form your organization needs to file, you can use our Form 990 Finder. Simply scroll through the organization types, select the one that applies, and follow the prompts to see which form is commonly filed. As an IRS-authorized e-filing provider, ExpressTaxExempt helps make filing user-friendly and secure. 

Late Filing Penalties 

If an organization doesn’t file its 990 series form on time, it may be subject to penalties from the IRS. If the organization doesn’t provide a reasonable cause for filing late, these penalties can increase daily. 

If an organization fails to file its 990 series form for three consecutive years, the IRS may revoke its tax-exempt status. If your organization’s tax-exempt status is revoked, you will need to go through the application process again to have it reinstated. 

ExpressTaxExempt 

Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations can visit  expresstaxexempt.com to e-file their 990 series return for the 2021 tax year. 

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