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This form is a tax return that organizations exempt from income tax must file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It provides information about the organization\'s finances, activities, and governance for the tax year beginning on January 1, 2013, and ending on December 31, 2013. The document includes details on revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and compensation of key personnel.

How to fill out form 990

How to fill out form 990

1. Gather your organization’s financial records and documents.
2. Obtain a copy of the Form 990 from the IRS website.
3. Fill out the organizational information section including the name, address, and EIN.
4. Complete the revenue section by reporting all income received by the organization.
5. Detail the expenses incurred by the organization in the relevant section.
6. Provide information on the organization's program services and achievements.
7. Complete the balance sheet summarizing assets, liabilities, and net assets.
8. Fill out the governance section detailing the board members and their roles.
9. Review all sections for accuracy and completeness.
10. File the form electronically or via mail, depending on your organization’s requirements.

Who needs form 990?

1. Nonprofit organizations with gross receipts over $200,000.
2. Tax-exempt organizations with total assets over $500,000.
3. Organizations seeking tax-exempt status must file Form 990 initially.

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What is form 990?

Form 990 is an informational tax form that certain tax-exempt organizations in the United States must file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) annually. It provides the public with financial information about the organization, including its mission, programs, revenue, expenses, and governance.

Who is required to file form 990?

Organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as other 501(c) organizations and private foundations, are generally required to file Form 990 if they have gross receipts above a certain threshold.

How to fill out form 990?

To fill out Form 990, organizations must collect financial data from their previous year’s activities, including revenue, expenditures, and compensation for highest-paid employees. They must then follow the form's guidelines, providing relevant financial information, schedules, and supplementary data as required, and submit it electronically or by mail to the IRS.

What is the purpose of form 990?

The purpose of Form 990 is to provide transparency about the finances and operations of tax-exempt organizations to the IRS and the public. It helps ensure that these organizations comply with tax laws and maintain their tax-exempt status.

What information must be reported on form 990?

Form 990 requires the reporting of various types of information, including the organization’s mission, a summary of its programs, financial statements, details on revenue sources, expenses, compensation of key employees, and information on governance practices and policies.