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990 Forms Series Due Dates

E-file Forms 990-N, 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF or 990-T before the deadline
to maintain your exempt status.

E-file and Stay Exempt

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.

When is Form 990 due?

Form 990 is due by the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of your organization's accounting period. For example:

  • If your fiscal year ends December 31, your Form 990 is due by May 15.
  • If your fiscal year ends June 30, your Form 990 is due by November 15.

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Form 990 Series Filing Deadlines - Tax Year 2024

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 yearDue Date for Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PFExtended due date
(If you’ve requested an extension with Form 8868)
December 31, 2024May 15, 2025November 17, 2025 #
January 30, 2025June 17, 2025 #December 15, 2025
February 28, 2025July 15, 2025January 15, 2026
March 31, 2025August 15, 2025February 17, 2026 #
April 30, 2025September 16, 2025 #March 17, 2026 #
May 31, 2025October 15, 2025April 15, 2026
June 30, 2025November 17, 2025 #May 15, 2026
July 31, 2025December 15, 2025June 15, 2026
August 31, 2025January 15, 2026July 15, 2026
September 30, 2025February 18, 2026 #August 17, 2026 #
October 31, 2025March 17, 2026 #September 15, 2026
November 30, 2025April 15, 2026October 15, 2026

When is Form 990-T Due?

The due date for IRS Form 990-T varies based on the type of organization filing the return.

Organization TypeDue DateCalendar Tax Year
Employees' trust (401(a)), IRA (Traditional, SEP, SIMPLE), Roth IRA, Coverdell ESA, Archer MSA 15th day of the 4th month after tax year-endApril 15
All other organizations 15th day of the 5th month after tax year-endMay 15

Extensions. Filers may request an automatic extension of time to file Form 990-T by using
IRS Form 8868

Which Form 990 should you file

The type of Form 990 your organization must file depends on your gross receipts and total assets:

Form TypeFiling Requirements
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-PFRequired for all private foundations, regardless of financial status
Form 990-T Required for exempt organizations with $1,000+ gross income from unrelated business activities

Can I extend my 990 filing due date?

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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