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General
Form 990 is used by tax-exempt organizations to provide the IRS with financial information. It helps ensure transparency, reports income, expenses, and activities, and allows the public and government to evaluate the organization’s operations and compliance with tax laws.
Form 990 is due by the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of your organization's accounting period. For example:
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Use the table below to determine the due date for annual returns (Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF) that a tax-exempt organization needs to file. To use the table, you will need to know the end date of your organization’s tax year.
Ending date of tax year | Due Date for Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF | Extended due date (If you’ve requested an extension with Form 8868) |
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December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | November 17, 2025 # |
January 30, 2025 | June 17, 2025 # | December 15, 2025 |
February 28, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | February 17, 2026 # |
April 30, 2025 | September 16, 2025 # | March 17, 2026 # |
May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | April 15, 2026 |
June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 # | May 15, 2026 |
July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | June 15, 2026 |
August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
September 30, 2025 | February 18, 2026 # | August 17, 2026 # |
October 31, 2025 | March 17, 2026 # | September 15, 2026 |
November 30, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | October 15, 2026 |
The due date for IRS Form 990-T varies based on the type of organization filing the return.
Organization Type | Due Date | Calendar Tax Year |
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Employees' trust (401(a)), IRA (Traditional, SEP, SIMPLE), Roth IRA, Coverdell ESA, Archer MSA | 15th day of the 4th month after tax year-end | April 15 |
All other organizations | 15th day of the 5th month after tax year-end | May 15 |
Extensions. Filers may request an automatic extension of time to file Form 990-T by using
IRS Form 8868
The type of Form 990 your organization must file depends on your gross receipts and total assets:
Form Type | Filing Requirements |
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Form 990-N (e-Postcard) | For organizations with gross receipts ≤ $50,000 |
Form 990-EZ | For organizations with gross receipts < $200,000 and total assets < $500,000 |
Form 990 | For organizations with gross receipts ≥ $200,000 or total assets ≥ $500,000 |
Form 990-PF | Required for all private foundations, regardless of financial status |
Form 990-T | Required for exempt organizations with $1,000+ gross income from unrelated business activities |
Yes, you can extend your 990 Forms filing due date. Most tax-exempt organizations are eligible for an automatic 6-month extension by filing IRS Form 8868 on or before their original due date.
This extension applies to all forms in the 990 series except Form 990-N, which is not eligible for an extension.
If your organization’s fiscal year ends on December 31, your 990 series forms are due by May 15. To get a 6-month extension, you must file Form 8868 on or before May 15.
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