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Short Form 990-EZ Department of the Treasury OMB No 1545-1150 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung

How to fill out short form form 990-ez

How to fill out short form Form 990-EZ:

1. Begin by gathering all the necessary information and documents. You will need details about your organization's finances, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
2. Start with the basic identification information. Fill out the name, address, and EIN (Employer Identification Number) of your organization at the top of the form.
3. Proceed to Part I: Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances. Here, you'll report your organization's gross receipts, contributions, program service revenue, and other sources of income. Make sure to carefully fill out each line, providing accurate information.
4. Next, move on to Part II: Balance Sheets. This section requires you to provide details about your organization's assets, liabilities, and net assets or fund balances at the beginning and end of the tax period. Fill out each line carefully, ensuring the accuracy of the information provided.
5. In Part III: Statement of Program Service Accomplishments, describe the achievements and outcomes of your organization's programs and services. Be concise yet informative, giving a clear understanding of the impact your organization has made.
6. Proceed to Part IV: Checklist of Required Schedules. Check all the applicable boxes to indicate if your organization has filed the required schedules with this form.
7. After completing the form, review all the information provided. Make sure there are no errors or missing details. Take the time to double-check all the calculations and cross-reference the information with supporting documents.
8. Lastly, sign the form and date it. If you are authorized to sign on behalf of your organization, provide the necessary title and complete contact information.

Who needs short form Form 990-EZ:

1. Nonprofit organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 during their tax year are generally eligible to file Form 990-EZ. This form is a simplified version of the longer Form 990, designed for smaller organizations.
2. Organizations that are not eligible to file Form 990-N (e-Postcard) due to exceeding the gross receipts or total assets thresholds, but still have relatively simple financial situations, can opt for Form 990-EZ.
3. While some larger nonprofits may also choose to file Form 990-EZ, it is primarily intended for smaller organizations that do not have extensive financial complexities or significant program activities. Filing the Form 990-EZ allows these organizations to fulfill their reporting obligations in a more streamlined manner.

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