The 990 EZ Form: reporting for smaller tax-exempt organizations
Continuing on Form 990 EZ!
What is form IRS 990 EZ?
Form IRS 990 EZ is a shortened version of the annual reporting return that tax-exempt organizations, section 527 political organizations, and nonexempt charitable trusts file with the IRS. The form gives the IRS an overview of the organization's governance, activities, and comprehensive financial information. Some members of the public rely on Form 990 EZ as their primary or sole source of information about a particular organization.
Who must file the IRS 990 EZ form?
A tax-exempt organization may file Form 990-EZ instead of Form 990 if they have gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets at the end of the year less than $500,000.
What other forms are needed when you file IRS 990 EZ form?
You have to send form IRS 990-EZ along with a Schedule A form.
When is IRS 990 EZ due?
The end of the fiscal year determines the deadline by which organizations must submit Form 990-EZ to the IRS. Organizations should file Form 990-EZ by the 15th day of the 5th month after the organization's accounting period ends (May 15 for a calendar-year filer). If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, file on the next business day.
What information do you need in order to complete this form?
You need to give information about the organization including the EIN, as well as the fiscal year's revenues, expenses, and changes in net assets. Fill all the parts of the form carefully after reading the 990-EZ, check out the following video:
Where do you file IRS 990-EZ?
The 990-EZ form must be sent to internal revenue service center at the following address: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Center Ogden, UT 84201-0027