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Form 990 OMB No. 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 2012 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

How to fill out 2012-2013 form 990

How to fill out 2012-2013 form 990:

1. Begin by entering your organization's name at the top of the form, along with the Employer Identification Number (EIN).
2. Provide the organization's mailing address, including city, state, zip code, and country, if applicable.
3. Indicate the type of return you are filing - either an initial return, amended return, final return, or a return for a terminated organization.
4. Fill in the organization's fiscal year and the beginning and ending dates of the tax period you are reporting on.
5. Complete Part I, which requires information about the organization’s mission and significant activities during the tax period.
6. In Part II, report any changes to the organization's activities or governing documents since the last form was filed.
7. Provide financial information in Part III, detailing the organization's revenue, expenses, and net assets or fund balances.
8. Part IV requires information on your organization's officers, directors, trustees, and key employees, including their names, titles, compensation, and hours worked.
9. Report any excess benefit transactions in Part V. This includes any transactions in which an organization provides benefits to disqualified persons.
10. Complete Part VI to disclose information about your organizations' governance and management policies and practices.
11. If applicable, fill out Part VII to report information about your organization's compensation practices and policies.
12. Provide answers to the questions in Part VIII, which include information on how the organization manages its funds and whether its activities may result in unrelated business income tax.
13. In Part IX, report whether your organization engaged in direct or indirect political campaign activities during the tax period.
14. If your organization has foreign activities, complete Part X to provide information on grants, assistance, contributions, and expenditures outside the United States.
15. Part XI asks about the organization's accounting method, public charity status, and whether the organization operated as a hospital or medical research organization.
16. Finally, sign the form and provide the name and title of the person who prepared it.

Who needs 2012-2013 form 990:

1. Nonprofit organizations with gross receipts of $200,000 or more or total assets of $500,000 or more are required to file Form 990.
2. Private foundations, regardless of the amount of their gross receipts or assets, must also file Form 990.
3. Certain organizations, such as churches, religious organizations, and governmental organizations, are generally exempt from filing Form 990, but there may be exceptions depending on their activities or income.
4. It is important to consult the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines and regulations to determine whether your organization is required to file Form 990 for the 2012-2013 tax period.

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