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IRS Form 990 Schedule A
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IRS Form 990 Schedule A Public Charity Status and Public Support
What Is IRS Form 990 Schedule A?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The document is a supplement to IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 990 Schedule A?
A: IRS Form 990 Schedule A is a form used by nonprofit organizations to report their public charity status and public support.
Q: What is public charity status?
A: Public charity status refers to the classification of a nonprofit organization that receives a substantial amount of its funding from the general public or government sources.
Q: What is public support?
A: Public support refers to the financial contributions and support a nonprofit organization receives from the general public, government sources, and other public charities.
Q: Why is it important for nonprofits to report their public charity status and public support?
A: Reporting public charity status and public support is important for nonprofits to maintain their tax-exempt status and to provide transparency to donors, government agencies, and the general public.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 990 Schedule A?
A: Nonprofit organizations that are classified as public charities and meet certain criteria for public support are required to file IRS Form 990 Schedule A.
Q: What information is required to be reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule A?
A: IRS Form 990 Schedule A requires information on the nonprofit organization's sources of public support, public charity status, and other related details.
Q: When is the deadline to file IRS Form 990 Schedule A?
A: The deadline to file IRS Form 990 Schedule A is based on the nonprofit organization's fiscal year, but it is generally due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the fiscal year.
Q: Are there any penalties for not filing IRS Form 990 Schedule A?
A: Yes, nonprofit organizations that fail to file IRS Form 990 Schedule A or file it improperly may face penalties, including the loss of tax-exempt status.
Q: Can a nonprofit organization lose its public charity status?
A: Yes, if a nonprofit organization fails to meet the requirements for public support or engages in activities that jeopardize its public charity status, it can lose its public charity classification.
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