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This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 990-EZ , Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 990-EZ is available for download through this link.
Q: What is IRS Form 990-EZ?
A: IRS Form 990-EZ is a short form return for organizations that are exempt from income tax.
Q: Who is eligible to use Form 990-EZ?
A: Certain organizations that have gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 can use Form 990-EZ.
Q: What is the purpose of Form 990-EZ?
A: Form 990-EZ is used to provide information about the organization's activities, governance, and financial status to the IRS.
Q: Do all tax-exempt organizations have to file Form 990-EZ?
A: No, only organizations that meet the eligibility criteria mentioned earlier are required to file Form 990-EZ.
Q: What information is required to complete Form 990-EZ?
A: Some of the information required includes details about the organization's income, expenses, assets, and program services.
Q: When is the deadline to file Form 990-EZ?
A: Form 990-EZ must be filed by the 15th day of the 5th month after the organization's fiscal year ends.
Q: Are there any penalties for late or incorrect filing of Form 990-EZ?
A: Yes, there are penalties for late or incorrect filing, including potential loss of tax-exempt status.
Q: Can I e-file Form 990-EZ?
A: Yes, certain organizations are eligible to electronically file Form 990-EZ.
Q: Do I need to attach any additional documents with Form 990-EZ?
A: Depending on the organization's activities, certain schedules and attachments may be required to be included with Form 990-EZ.
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