For many U.S. not profits, it's that time of year again: Form 990 time. All nonprofits in the United States are required to file the Form 990 by the fifteenth day of the fifth month after the end of their fiscal year. For nonprofits whose fiscal year ended January 31, 2012, that deadline is this Friday, June 15, 2012.
If you're not sure what the Form 990 is, What is the IRS Form 990?, from Third Sector New England, and National Council of Nonprofits' Everything you need to know about annual filings for nonprofits are both great free resources for beginners. How to Read the New IRS Form 990, from Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, Inc. can also help you get started.
For the most comprehensive information on preparing your organization's Form 990, visit the IRS's StayExempt micro-site on Form 990 that guides your through all of the steps, offers recording-keeping advice and explains IRS audits.
If you're ready to file, make sure not miss your deadline and consider eFile Your Form 990 and Other Forms Online ($135, or free for small organizations) through the Urban Institute and the National Center for Charitable Statistics.
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