Get Form 990-n (e-postcard) Frequently Asked Questions

Filling out the IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) can be a straightforward process when you have clear guidance. This document provides step-by-step instructions to assist you in completing the form online while ensuring that all necessary details are accurately filled out.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Form 990-N online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to gain access to the form and open it in your preferred online platform.
2. Login using the personal Login ID you received from the IRS by entering it into the ‘Login ID’ field.
3. If you do not remember your password, click the ‘Email Password’ button to have it sent to your email address. Once you have the password, enter it in the ‘Password’ field and then press the ‘Log In’ button.
4. Once logged in, confirm whether your information is correct by selecting ‘Yes, my information is correct. Let me proceed’ or update your information if needed.
5. If necessary, adjust the Tax Year fields based on your chapter’s calendar dates.
6. Select ‘No’ to indicate that your chapter has not been terminated.
7. Select ‘Yes’ to confirm that your gross receipts are under $50,000.
8. Click the ‘Next Page’ button to continue. You'll find helpful comments next to each field for assistance.
9. If the Organization Name shows as something other than your full chapter name, enter your full chapter name in the DBA name field.
10. Enter your chapter’s mailing address as you provided in your annual report.
11. If applicable, enter your chapter website's URL in the designated field.
12. Select ‘Person’ for the ‘Type of name’ field when entering the Principal Officer's information.
13. Provide the name and mailing address of the principal officer.
14. Click the ‘Save Changes’ button to record your entries before moving on.
15. Make any necessary corrections or additions, then proceed by clicking the ‘Submit Filing to IRS’ button.
16. To verify your entries before final submission, click ‘Cancel’ to return to this step; otherwise, proceed with ‘OK’.
17. To check the filing status, click the ‘Go To Filing Status Page’ button where you will see updates on your submission.
18. To print your submitted Form 990-N for your chapter's records, click the ‘View Form 990-N (e-Postcard)’ link and follow the on-screen instructions.
19. When finished, click the ‘Log Out’ button to end your session securely.

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