Posts Categorized: Form 990

Annual Filing Requirements for a Foreign Nonprofit Operating in California

March 29, 2024 Posted by Casey Summar in Accountability, Board, Form 990, IRS, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Taxes
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Introduction Nonprofit corporations formed outside of California may be required to file several forms to allow them to legally operate within the state of California. This blog summarizes filing requirements, due dates, and potential ramifications for failure to comply with filing requirements for California “foreign” or “out-of-state” nonprofit corporations. What is a “Foreign Corporation”? “Foreign corporation” is a term that describes a corporation that operates in a state outside …

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Disclosure Requirements for Nonprofits

January 31, 2024 Posted by Casey Summar in Accountability, Attorney General, Form 990, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Policy, Taxes
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The IRS and some states require nonprofits to disclose certain documents to the public upon request. Additionally, the IRS and some states even make these documents available to the public. Donors want to be able to ensure that the nonprofits they donate to are spending their contributions wisely. Maintaining transparency – which nonprofits accomplish in …

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Annual Filing Requirements for California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporations

September 29, 2023 Posted by Casey Summar in Form 990, Nonprofits, Taxes
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Introduction A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation is required to file several forms each year to remain in good standing as a nonprofit corporation and maintain 501(c)(3) status. This blog summarizes the main annual filing forms, which forms to file, due dates, and potential ramifications for failure to comply. Why These Forms Are Crucial The …

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How Does “Unrelated Business Taxable Income” Relate to Nonprofits?

July 31, 2023 Posted by Casey Summar in Form 990, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Taxes, Unrelated Business Income
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What is unrelated business taxable income (UBTI)? Although tax-exempt organizations (referred to herein as a “nonprofit”) are generally exempt from federal income tax, they may have to pay income tax on net income derived from business activity that is unrelated to their tax-exempt purpose, called “unrelated business taxable income” (UBTI). This type of tax is …

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Nonprofits Not Exempt from Annual Filing Requirements: Here’s What You Need to Know

August 10, 2021 Posted by Casey Summar in Form 990, IRS, Taxes
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As a nonprofit dedicated to effecting positive change, the majority of your efforts are focused on making a difference. Whether that’s inspiring volunteers, raising capital, sharing information, or boots-on-the-ground action, we understand that spending time on administrative activities is not why you joined the nonprofit world. However, to remain in good standing as a nonprofit …

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IRS Now Mandates Electronic Filing for All Nonprofits

July 27, 2021 Posted by Casey Summar in Form 990, IRS, Non-profits, Taxes
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On July 15, 2021, the IRS released an Exempt Organization Mandate that requires all Forms 990-EZ be filed electronically. The mandate is effective for filings for tax years that end July 31, 2021 (i.e., for tax years beginning August 1, 2020). Not sure what this means for your organization? Read on. What is Form 990-EZ? …

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