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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Filing Your Form 990

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Your tax-exempt status may keep you from having to file traditional tax returns, but maintaining the designation comes with its own labyrinth of forms, requirements, and deadlines. Here are nine common mistakes Nikita and her team at Tax990 see nonprofits make when filing their form 990s.

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Form 990: What You Need to Know About Filing for Your Nonprofit

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The Form 990 Series is a specifically designed tax form that most nonprofit organizations will need to file annually. Beyond the fact that it’s a requirement, however, there are a number of other benefits to filing as well—such as increased credibility in the eyes of donors and volunteers. Which 990 Form(s) Should I File?

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Maintaining Nonprofit Compliance With Fundraising Software

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If you’ve invested in software to simplify auction management, you’re already taking the right steps to maximize your fundraising event’s success! Activity data As a tax-exempt organization, you technically won’t have to file a tax return. Data is not only important for Form 990 filing.

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Form 990: Essential Information to Know Before Filing

Greater Giving

To preserve your status and make the most of your donations , your nonprofit has to file tax forms on an annual basis. The form that most nonprofits need to file is the IRS Form 990. Organizations that miss the filing deadline face penalty fees and the eventual loss of their 501(c)(3) status. Who needs to file Form 990?

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Choosing an E-File Provider for Your Nonprofit Taxes

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Filing your taxes is one of the most important and most dreaded tasks for any nonprofit. After all, filing Form 990 correctly and on time is what helps your nonprofit keep its tax-exempt status — and helps you avoid paying unnecessary fees. . However, correctly filing your taxes is no simple task. Component filing.

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27 Recommended Affordable or Free Nonprofit Software Tools

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Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more. This guide highlights the top affordable and free nonprofit software solutions to turn to for support.