Providing Premier 990 E-filing Options

FAQs

GENERAL INFORMATION

Why Instantnonprofit.com and Tax 990?
Instantnonprofit.com has partnered with Tax 990 to offer its members an inexpensive and simple way to file your tax-exempt returns Form 990-N, 990-EZ & 8868. They have made their program as easy to use as possible.

Will My Information Be Kept Confidential?
Our servers, data centers and customer support center are based right here in the USA, and not outside the country like most other Form 990 providers. Our application is certified and verified to be HackerProof by McAfee. The application is hosted on redundant servers guaranteeing 24x7 availability and backed up every 30 seconds.

What happens after I e-file Form 990-N?
First we'll check over your Form 990-N, make sure it's clear of basic errors. After that, we'll submit your e-Postcard electronically to the IRS. Depending on volume, you could hear back from the IRS in less than an hour. We'll keep you updated with any new information from the IRS via email. If your Form 990-N gets rejected (not many do), we'll tell you why, and we'll help you sort out the problem. Then you can come back and resubmit for free. Don't let that worry you though, most requests come back approved. It's really that easy!

How can InstantNonprofit.com help nonprofit organizations?
InstantNonprofit.com provides FREE Incorporation and will obtain your Employer Identification Number (EIN, also known as Tax ID) as part of our 501(c)(3) IRS Tax-Exempt filing services.


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FORM 990-N (e-Postcard)

Who must file Form 990-N (e-Postcard)?
Under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, most small tax-exempt organizations whose gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less may file Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (or e-Postcard), instead of having to file Forms 990-EZ or 990.

When is the e-Postcard due? How often do I need to file?
The e-Postcard is due every year by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of your tax year (usually the same as your accounting period). For example, if your tax year ended on December 31, the e-Postcard is due May 15 of the following year. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is the next business day.

What information do I need to provide on the e-Postcard?
Completing the e-Postcard requires the eight items listed below:

  • Employer identification number (EIN), also known as a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
  • Tax year
  • Legal name and mailing address
  • Any other names the organization uses
  • Name and address of a principal officer
  • Web site address if the organization has one
  • Confirmation that the organization’s annual gross receipts are $50,000 or less
  • If applicable, a statement that the organization has terminated or is terminating (going out of business)

What happens if I don't file form 990-N?
If you do not file your e-Postcard on time, the IRS may send you a reminder notice but you will not be assessed a penalty for late filing the e-Postcard. However, an organization that fails to file required e-Postcards (or information returns – Forms 990 or 990-EZ) for three consecutive years will automatically lose its tax-exempt status. The automatic revocation of the organization’s tax-exempt status will not take place until the filing due date of the third year.