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Exempt Organization Returns and Penalties

Form # Title Who Must File
990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax All 501(a) organizations except:
- organizations w/GR < $25,000
- organizations filing Form 990-EZ
- churches
- private foundations (file 990-PF)
- subordinates in a group return
  Due Date: See A Penalties: See C and D
990 Schedule A Organization Exempt Under 501(c)(3) All 501(c)(3) organizations required to file Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
  Due Date: See A Penalties: See C and D
990-EZ Short Form Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax Simplified form for use by organizations with gross receipts normally less than $100,000 and assets under $250,000.
  Due Date: See A Penalties: See C and D
990-T Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return All 501(c) organizations with gross income of $1,000 or more from an unrelated business activity, or with a liability for the proxy tax on lobbying and and political expenditures.
  Due Date: See A Penalties: See E and F
1120-POL US Income Tax Return for Certain Political Organizations 501(c) organizations with at least $100 of political expenditures and at least $100 of net investment income
  Due Date: See B Penalties: See E and F
4720 Return of Certain Excise Taxes Under Chapters 41 and 42 Public charities with excess lobbying expenditures and/or political expenditures; Disqualified Persons and Organization Managers liable for Chapter 41 or 42 taxes.
  Due Date: See B Penalties: See E and F
990-W Estimated Tax on Unrelated Business Income for Tax Exempt Organizations Worksheet for determining the amount and timing of estimated tax deposits. Should be completed if projected tax liability is $500 or more. Worksheet only; DO NOT send to the IRS.


A - On or before 15th day of 5th month after close of the tax year
B - On or before 15th day of 3rd month after close of the tax year
C - $20 per day, not to exceed the lesser of $10,000 or 5% of the gross receipts for the year, imposed on the organization.
D - $10 per day, up to $5,000, imposed upon responsible persons if the return is not filed after written demand by the IRS.
E - Late filing: 5% of the tax due per month, up to 25%
F - Late payment: 0.5% of the tax due per month, up to 25%




  

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