What this notice is about
Your organization didn't file a Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, or Form 990-N, Electronic Notice for Tax-Exempt Organizations Not Required to File Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
What you need to do
File your return as soon as possible.
If you’re required to file Form 990 or Form 990-EZ but have not filed yet
- If you’re required to file or choose to file electronically,
- Use your e-file provider to submit your return and any required schedules.
- You must also complete the Response Form and fax it to the fax number in the notice using either a fax machine or an online fax service. Protect yourself when sending digital data by understanding the fax service’s privacy and security policies.
- If you’re not required to file electronically, send the following in the enclosed envelope included with the notice:
- The complete, signed return,
- Any required schedules, and
- The completed and signed Response Form at the end of the notice.
If you’re required to file Form 990-N but have not filed yet
- You must file Form 990-N electronically.
- To learn more about filing Form 990-N, visit the IRS.gov/990n page.
Frequently asked questions
If you filed within the last four weeks using the same name and Employer ID number (EIN) on your notice, you don't need to do anything. Our system may not have processed your return at the time we mailed the notice.
If you filed more than four weeks ago or used a different name or EIN, complete the Response form starting on Page 3 and mail it to us with a signed and dated copy of the return.
Complete the Response Form starting on Page 3 and mail or fax it to us.
Helpful information
Need help?
- You can authorize someone to represent you before the IRS or inspect and/or receive confidential tax information.
- You may be eligible for free help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS).
- See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
- You can request a copy of your notice or letter in Braille or large print.
- If you can’t find what you need online, call the telephone number on your notice or letter.