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 Form 990-N: An Overview

Form 990-N: An Overview

Form 990-N (e-Postcard) is an annual return filed by small tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts less than or equal to $50,000. Form 990-N is also known as an e-postcard.

Form 990-N Filing Due Date

  • Form 990-N is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the organization’s tax year.
  • For Organizations that follow a calendar-tax period, the deadline is May 15.

The IRS does not allow exempt organizations to extend the filing deadline of Form 990-N. Failure to file this form for three consecutive years results in automatic loss of exempt status.

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Information Required to Complete Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Information Required to Complete
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

When filing Form 990-N (e-Postcard), you’ll need the following basic details to complete your filing:

  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Tax Year
  • Legal Name and Address
  • Various Names of the Organization (if applicable)
  • Name and Address of a Principal Officer
  • Website Address (if applicable)
  • Confirmation of Gross Receipts of $50,000 or less
  • Written Statement if the organization is going out of business

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How to E-file Form 990-N (e-Postcard) with Tax990?

How to E-file Form 990-N (e-Postcard) with Tax990?
  • Step 1: Add Organization’s EIN

    Search using your EIN, and our system will automatically retrieve your organization’s details from the IRS.

  • Step 2: Choose Tax Year

    Tax990 supports Form 990-N filings for both the current and prior tax years. Choose the applicable year, select Form 990-N, and continue.

  • Step 3: Review and Transmit it to the IRS

    Review the completed form and electronically transmit it to the IRS. You’ll receive real-time filing status updates via email or text.

  • Step 1: Add Organization’s EIN

    Search using your EIN, and our system will automatically retrieve your organization’s details from the IRS.

  • Step 2: Choose Tax Year

    Tax990 supports Form 990-N filings for both the current and prior tax years. Choose the applicable year, select Form 990-N, and continue.

  • Step 3: Review and Transmit it to the IRS

    Review the completed form and electronically transmit it to the IRS. You’ll receive real-time filing status updates via email or text.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form 990-N (e-Postcard)?

  • Form 990-N (e-Postcard) is an IRS form used by smaller nonprofits with gross receipts less than or equal to $50,000 to meet their annual tax filing requirements.
  • These organizations can also meet their annual filing requirement by voluntarily filing Form 990 or Form 990-EZ instead.

When is the due date to file Form 990-N (e-Postcard) for the 2025 tax year?

  • Nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations must file Form 990-N (e-Postcard) by the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of their accounting period.
  • For organizations operating on a calendar tax year with the accounting period ending on December 31, 2025, the filing deadline is May 15, 2025.

What is Automatic Revocation?

  • Nonprofits and Tax-Exempt Organizations that fail to file Form 990-N (e-Postcard) for three consecutive years will have their tax-exempt status
    automatically revoked.
  • To reinstate the tax-exempt status, the organization has to reapply for exempt status within a stipulated time using the appropriate form and also provide a reasonable cause for why they failed to file.

Can I request an extension for Form 990-N?

No. Unlike other Form 990 filings, the Form 990-N deadline cannot be extended.


Is there a penalty for filing Form 990-N late?

There is no monetary penalty for late filing. However, failure to file Form 990-N for three consecutive years will result in automatic revocation of the organization’s tax-exempt status by the IRS.


Can Form 990-N be amended?

No. Amended returns are not applicable for Form 990-N.

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