Legal Filing
The IRS requires tax exempt nonprofit organizations to file a 990 form annually. If an organization fails to file a 990 form in 3 years, they will lose their tax exempt status. There are different forms to file depending on your organization:
I assist organizations who wish to file a Form 990N or Form 990EZ. I work with and can refer nonprofit accountants who deal in additional accounting needs of nonprofit organizations.
NOTE: I am not an accountant or an attorney. I am a nonprofit consultant, but can assist in some legal filings for organizations. I can obtain information on tax filings and assist nonprofit organizations seeking basic information on IRS filings.
- Form 990N: An electronic filing for gross receipts below $50,000
- Form 990EZ: The form for organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 or total assets less than $500,000
- Form 990: The form for organizations with gross receipts more than $200,000 or total assets more than $500,000
- Form 990PF: A private foundation filing
- Form 990T: The form for filing Unrelated Business Income
- Form 990W: The form for Estimated Tax on Unrelated Business Income
I assist organizations who wish to file a Form 990N or Form 990EZ. I work with and can refer nonprofit accountants who deal in additional accounting needs of nonprofit organizations.
NOTE: I am not an accountant or an attorney. I am a nonprofit consultant, but can assist in some legal filings for organizations. I can obtain information on tax filings and assist nonprofit organizations seeking basic information on IRS filings.
State Registration & Certification
Competent Assistance for Nonprofits will provide ongoing consulting services do complete necessary items including:
- Colorado State Tax Exempt Certificate: Once you have your 501c3 tax exempt determination letter, you can apply for this document which is used to show vendors in order to not pay taxes on purchases.
- Charities Registration: In the State of Colorado you are required to register with the Charities Registration site. The information submitted in similar to what is submitted in the 1023 Application and Form 990.
- Raffles and Bingo: The State of Colorado has specific requirements for obtaining a Raffle and Bingo license. The application is extensive and the criteria is strict.
- Form 990: Every year nonprofit organizations submit a 990 to the IRS.
