if your nonprofit is on a calendar accounting year, TODAY (May 15th) is the deadline for filing its Form 990 with the IRS.

Which forms do exempt organizations file? (IRS)

2010 Tax Year and later (Filed in 2011 and later)	Form to File	Instructions
Gross receipts normally ≤ $50,000 Note: Organizations eligible to file the e-Postcard may choose to file a full return	990-N	n/a
Gross receipts < $200,000, and Total assets < $500,000	990-EZ or 990	Instructions
Gross receipts ≥ $200,000, or Total assets ≥ $500,000	990	Instructions
Private foundation	990-PF	Instruction

 

If you need to file an extension, file Form 8868 (Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return). Get it postmarked or e-file it TODAY.

When an exempt organization that is required to file an annual return (e.g., Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-PF) or submit an annual electronic notice (Form 990-N, or e-Postcard) does not do so for three consecutive years, it will automatically lose its exempt status. If you did not file the appropriate Form 990 for 2011 and 2012, you must file it for 2013 by TODAY or your nonprofit will have its exemption automatically revoked TODAY (filing for an extension will NOT prevent this). See Automatic Revocation of Exemption for Non-Filing: Frequently Asked Questions