The IRS mandates tax-exempt organizations and private foundations to file 990 Forms electronically. Filing electronically helps the IRS process returns more quickly and allows organizations to get their nonprofit tax returns status instantly.

Form 990-T must be filed by the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of your organization’s tax period (For trusts other than section 401(a) or 408(a)).

If the organization follows the calendar tax year, the due date is May 16, 2022.

Note: Employees' trusts, defined in section 401(a), IRAs (including SEPs and SIMPLEs), Roth IRAs, Coverdell ESAs, or 408(a) (Archer MSAs) must file Form 990-T by the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of their tax year. If the Organization follows the calendar tax year, the due date is April 18, 2022.

Operating on a fiscal tax year? Find your due date using our due date finder.

Form 8868 must be filed on or before the actual due date of the original 990 return, i.e., the 15th day of the 5th month after the tax period ends. Filing Form 8868 extends your deadline up to 6 months.

If your organization follows a calendar year, you must file form 8868 on or before May 16, 2022. If you filed an 8868 extension, then Form 990 is due by November 15, 2022.

ExpressTaxExempt supports e-filing of IRS Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, 990-T, 8868, 1120-POL, and CA Form 199. Our software auto-generates the applicable 990 Schedules based on the information you provide on your return. With ExpressTaxExempt, you can attach form 990 Schedules for FREE.

If you need assistance in preparing your Form, you can add users to manage your return. You can send the completed Form to your organization members for review and approve returns.

When e-filing with ExpressTaxExempt, you only need to pay for the return you are filing. There are no software downloads or subscription fees necessary. If you need any assistance while filing, you can reach out to our live customer support team via phone, email, or chat.