When is the due date to file IRS Form 990?

The due date to file Form 990 is the 15th day of the 5th month after the organization’s tax period ends. 

Note: If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the filing can be done on the next business day. 

• Exempt organizations following the calendar year must file their annual return by May 15.
• For example, if an exempt organization's fiscal tax year ends on January 31, the 15th day of the 5th month would be June 15. 

To find out when your organization needs to file your Form 990, check out our Due Date Calculator.

If your organization cannot file Form 990 by the due date, use Form 8868 to request an automatic extension of up to 6 months. Please note that this extension doesn’t apply to 990-N.