Get the free Form 990 - 2012 - Lincoln Park Zoo - lpzoo

Caution: Forms printed from within Adobe Acrobat products may not meet IRS or state taxing agency specifications. When using Acrobat 5.x products, uncheck the Shrink oversized pages to paper is e”

How to fill out form 990 - 2012

How to fill out form 990 - 2012:

1. Gather the necessary information: Before filling out form 990 - 2012, you need to collect all the relevant information regarding your organization's finances and operations. This includes details about your income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and any other required disclosures.
2. Understand the instructions: It is important to carefully read and understand the instructions provided with form 990 - 2012. These instructions will guide you through the process of filling out the form accurately and completely.
3. Provide organizational details: Begin by providing the basic information about your organization, such as its name, address, employer identification number (EIN), and its classification under the IRS rules.
4. Report financial information: Fill out the sections related to your organization's financial activities. This includes reporting your organization's revenue and expenses, highlighting any significant transactions or changes in financial position during the taxable year.
5. Disclose governance and operational details: Provide information about your organization's governance structure, including details about its board of directors and key employees. Additionally, disclose any activities that could potentially generate unrelated business income or require special reporting.
6. Report compensation: If your organization provided compensation to any of its officers, directors, trustees, key employees, or highly compensated employees, you need to disclose the details in this section.
7. Complete schedules and attachments: Depending on the specific circumstances of your organization, you may need to complete additional schedules or attachments that provide more detailed information about certain aspects of your operations. Make sure to include all required schedules and attachments, as instructed in the form.
8. Review and sign the form: Once you have filled out all the necessary sections and attached any required schedules, carefully review the information for accuracy and completeness. Afterward, sign and date the form as the authorized representative of your organization.

Who needs form 990 - 2012?

1. Nonprofit organizations: Form 990 - 2012 is specifically designed for tax-exempt organizations, commonly known as nonprofit organizations. These organizations are required to file this form annually to provide the IRS and the public with information about their finances and activities.
2. Charitable organizations: Charitable organizations that are recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code must file form 990 - 2012. This includes organizations that operate for religious, educational, scientific, literary, or charitable purposes.
3. Other tax-exempt organizations: Aside from charitable organizations, other tax-exempt organizations, such as social welfare organizations, labor unions, trade associations, and business leagues, may also be required to file form 990 - 2012, depending on their annual gross receipts and assets.

Please note that this content is a general guide and should not be considered as professional tax advice. It is recommended to consult with a tax professional or refer to the official IRS instructions when filling out form 990 - 2012 or determining if your organization needs to file it.

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

What is form 990?

Form 990 is a document that tax-exempt organizations are required to file with the IRS annually.

Who is required to file form 990?

Non-profit organizations, charities, and other tax-exempt organizations are required to file form 990.

How to fill out form 990?

Form 990 can be filled out electronically or using paper forms provided by the IRS. Organizations must provide information about their finances, governance, and activities.

What is the purpose of form 990?

The purpose of form 990 is to provide the IRS and the public with information about a tax-exempt organization's finances, activities, and governance.

What information must be reported on form 990?

Information that must be reported on form 990 includes the organization's revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, program activities, and key staff compensation.

How can I modify form 990 - 2012 without leaving Google Drive?

By combining pdfFiller with Google Docs, you can generate fillable forms directly in Google Drive. No need to leave Google Drive to make edits or sign documents, including form 990 - 2012. Use pdfFiller's features in Google Drive to handle documents on any internet-connected device.

How do I make changes in form 990 - 2012?

The editing procedure is simple with pdfFiller. Open your form 990 - 2012 in the editor. You may also add photos, draw arrows and lines, insert sticky notes and text boxes, and more.

How do I fill out form 990 - 2012 on an Android device?

On Android, use the pdfFiller mobile app to finish your form 990 - 2012. Adding, editing, deleting text, signing, annotating, and more are all available with the app. All you need is a smartphone and internet.