Can a small organization file a previous year's Form 990-N return?
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Filing the e-Postcard (Form 990-N) is an annual requirement, and filing for a previous year cannot be done through the IRS filing system, but Tax990 allows you to file your IRS Form 990-N for prior years (up to 2 previous years). 

Here is how you can file your prior year Form 990-N using https://epostcard.Tax990.com/:

Enter your Organization’s EIN and click “E-FILE NOW”. If the organization you are searching for isn’t found on our database, you can e-file your e-Postcard by creating an account at Tax990.com. Then follow the below steps.

Step 1:

Enter your organization's EIN and click “E-File Now.”

Step 2:

Choose the available tax year from your filing history and review the filing information and make changes as needed. 
 

Step 3:

Enter the payment information and pay and transmit Your Form 990-N to the IRS.
 

For organizations filing 990-N for the first time:
 

Here is how you can file your form 990-N using Tax990:

• Create a New Account with Tax990. If you already have one, log in to that account.
   
• Click on the "Start New Return" button on the dashboard and select “Form 990-N”.

• Search for your 'EIN' or enter your organization's basic details, such as name, address, and principal officer's details. Then, click "Next”.
   

• On the "Tax Year" page, you can select the year for which you want to file your Form 990-N.

• If there are any errors in your form, our Internal audit check will indicate that. You can fix them and click 'Next'

• You can choose to receive notifications via 'Text' or 'Fax' and then click 'Next'.

• Review your 990-N summary and make changes if required. Also, provide an acknowledgment of your organization’s eligibility to file Form 990-N.
  
  Once done, you can complete your payment and transmit your Form 990-N to the IRS.