IRS Form 990 keeps many nonprofit leaders up at night. One missed deadline or incorrect answer can jeopardize your tax status—or even your grant eligibility.

 

Why Form 990 Matters

  • Required for nearly all nonprofits
  • Publicly available—boards and donors will see your answers
  • IRS fines for late or inaccurate filings

 

How to Make 990 Filing Painless

1. Start Early
 Collect financial documents as you go—not in a last-minute scramble.

2. Check, Double-Check, Triple-Check
 Small mistakes cause big headaches. Review every line.

3. Leverage Smart Software
 Choose accounting tools that make 990 data easy to find.

4. Bring in a CPA
 A nonprofit’s best friend is a pro who knows 990s inside out.

 

Rest Easy

SkillBench specializes in nonprofit tax compliance—so you can ditch the 990 nightmares and focus on impact.