File IRS Form 8868 Online and
Get a
6-month Extension
to file your 990
tax returns!
Tax Extension for Nonprofits and Tax-Exempt Organizations:
- Form 990 Series Return Filers
- Form 4720, 5227, 6069, 8870, & 1041-A
How to file Nonprofits 990 Tax Extension Online for the 2022 tax year?
Enter the Nonprofit Organization Details
Choose the extension type you would like to file
Choose the organization's tax year
Review your return and fix errors, if any
Pay and e-file 8868 to the IRS
What Information is Required to file the 2022 IRS Form 8868 Online?
- Organization's name, address, EIN/Tax-ID, tax year period, and which 990 forms you typically file.
- Total tax liability & Payment for 2022.
- Balance due if any.
Note: Make sure the information of your Nonprofit organization matches the IRS database.
You can verify your information with the IRS by contacting 1-877-829-5500.
Frequently Asked Questions on Nonprofits 990 Tax Extension
What is IRS Form 8868?
Form 8868 is used by Nonprofits and Tax-Exempt Organizations to extend the 990 filing deadline by 6 months.
Also, the trustee of a trust who is required to file Form 1041-A or Form 5227 can use Form 8868 to request an extension of time to file
the returns.
You cannot use Form 8868 to extend the due date of Form 990-N.
When To File IRS Form 8868?
An exempt organization can file Form 8868 by the due date of the return for which the organization requests an extension. For instance, Form 990, 990-EZ, and 990-PF filers must file for an extension by the 15th day of the 5th month after the organization's fiscal tax year ends.
What Happens When You E-file tax extension Form 8868 with ExpressExtension?
You can prepare, and e-file tax extension Form 8868 in a matter of minutes. Your IRS Form 8868 gets reviewed for any mistakes and is transmitted safely through our secure e-filing network authorized by the IRS, so your information remains protected.
You could receive confirmation from the IRS relatively soon. You can also stay up to date with your filing status via our real-time email notifications. If your IRS Form 8868 gets rejected, we tell you exactly why and how to correct the issue so that you can retransmit for free. With stress-free e-filing at your fingertips, it doesn't get much easier than this!
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Where do I mail in Form 8868?
IRS recommends the e-filing of extension Form 8868 for faster processing of the return and to get status instantly.
If you choose to file by paper instead of electronic filing, complete the form and mail it to:
Department of the Treasury,Internal Revenue Service Center,
Ogden, UT 84201-0045.
For the extension on the filing date of Form 8870, the IRS accepts only the paper-filing of Form 8868. Fill in the form and mail it to the above address.
What are the Late filing penalties for 990 Form?
A penalty is charged if the return is filed after the due date (including extensions) unless you show reasonable cause for not
filing on time.
IRS will impose a penalty of up to $53,000 for the Organizations. Learn more about 990 Penalties.
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