IRS Form 990-T for Nonprofits - Key Takeaways
What is Form 990-T?
Form 990-T is filed by certain tax-exempt organizations to report their details of unrelated business income to the IRS.
Who must file Form 990-T?
Organizations who file their 990 series and also have unrelated business income greater than or equal to $1000 should file Form 990-T.
When is Form 990-T Due Date?
Form 990-T has two deadlines, depending upon the organization type they may file on their appropriate due date.
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How to file Form 990-T Electronically
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Search for your EIN and import your organization’s details from the IRS directly. You can also manually enter those details.
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Using our Form-Based filing method, enter the required information on your Form 990-T.
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Information Required to E-file Form 990-T Online
Here is the list of major information that you’ll need to file Form 990-T online,
- Organization’s Basic information
- Details about the Unrelated Business
Income (UBI) - Tax computations
- Tax dues and payments
- Other activities of the organization
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tax Form 990-T
What is IRS Form 990-T?
Form 990-T is an annual return used by certain tax-exempt organizations and nonprofits to report details regarding unrelated business income to the IRS.
- Reporting proxy tax liability.
- Claiming the refund credit of taxes paid by a regulated investment company (RIC).
- Requesting a credit for certain federal excise taxes or small employer health insurance premiums paid.
Who must file Form 990-T?
Organizations that file Form 990 or 990-EZ and also have unrelated business income of $1000 or more must also file Form 990-T.
When is the due date to file Form 990-T?
Form 990-T due date depends upon the organization type:
Type of organizations | Due Dates |
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For Employees' trusts, defined in section 401(a), IRAs (including SEPs and SIMPLEs), Roth IRAs, Coverdell ESAs, or 408(a) (Archer MSAs) |
15th day of the 4th month |
For other organizations |
15th day of the 5th month |
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How many parts are there in Form 990-T?
IRS Form 990-T consists of 5 different parts, here is the breakdown:
- Part I - Total Unrelated Business Taxable Income
- Part II - Tax Computation
- Part III - Tax and Payments
- Part IV - Statements Regarding Certain Activities and Other Information
- Part V - Supplemental Information
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What is Form 990-T Schedule A?
Form 990-T Schedule A is an additional document that the organizations must include to report income and allowable deductions for each of the unrelated businesses or trades they have reported.
A separate Form 990-T Schedule A must be attached for each business or trade.
Should Form 990-T be filed electronically?
Yes! Form 990-T must be filed electronically for tax years ending on or after December 2020.
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Can I get an extension to file Form 990-T?
Yes–you can file Form 8868 to extend your 990-T deadline. The IRS will provide an automatic extension of 6 months upon successful filing of Form 8868.
What are the penalties for filing Form 990-T late?
Organizations that fail to file Form 990-T on time may be subject to penalties equivalent to 5% of the unpaid tax for each month or part of a month that Form 990-T is late. The maximum penalty is 25% of the unpaid tax.
What is the difference between Form 990 and 990-T?
Form 990 | Form 990-T |
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Form 990 is an IRS form filed by organizations with gross receipts value higher than or equal to $200,000 (or) total assets higher than or equal to $500,000 for their corresponding tax year to fulfill their annual reporting requirements. |
Form 990-T is a supporting form that is filed by nonprofits that file 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF only when they have an unrelated business income of $1000 or more during the corresponding tax year. |
Can Form 990-T be filed using my Social Security Number
No! Not just Form 990-T, but all the other 990 Forms cannot be filed using a Social Security number (SSN).
Form 990-T and other 990 forms should be filed using EIN (Employer Identification Number). Because SSN is the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for individuals, whereas EIN is for businesses.
What is UBTI?
UBTI stands for Unrelated Business Taxable Income. It is the income generated by tax-exempt organizations such as an IRA that have invested themselves in unrelated business activities to their tax-exempt purpose, subjecting them to income tax.
What are the incomes that qualify as UBTI?
Generally, an income generated by tax-exempt organizations may qualify as Unrelated Business Taxable Income through activities that meet the following criteria.
- A trade or business
- It’s carried out regularly
- The activity is not substantially related to the charitable, educational, or other purpose that is the basis of the organization's exemption.
Can Form 990-T be filed using my Social Security Number?
No! Not just Form 990-T, but all the other 990 Forms cannot be filed using a Social Security number (SSN).
Form 990-T and other 990 forms should be filed using EIN (Employer Identification Number). Because SSN is the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for individuals, whereas EIN is for businesses.