California’s Nonprofit Compliance
Required Annual Filings
California’s Nonprofits needs to file information returns annually to the Federal (IRS) as well as state. It provides information on the filing organization's mission, programmes, and finances.
Federal (IRS) Reporting
Required Forms
- Form 990-N
- Form 990-EZ
- Form 990
- Form 990-PF
Filing Type & Due Date
| 990-N | Other 990 Forms | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| E-file Only | E-file & Paper Filing | 15th day of 5th Month |
Penalty for Form 990
The IRS will send you a reminder notice if you do not file your Form 990-N (e-Postcard) on time, but you will not be assessed a penalty for late filing an e-Postcard.
Click here to find the penalty for other 990 Forms.
State (California) Reporting
Required Forms
- Form 199N (California epostcard)
- Form 199
Filing Type & Due Date
| 199-N | 199 Form | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| E-file Only | E-file & Paper Filing | 15th day of 5th Month |
Penalty
An organization that fails to file the return on or before the original due date, or extended due date, is assessed a penalty of $5 for each month, or part of the month, the return is late.
If the return is not filed by the extended due date, the automatic extension will not apply. The penalty may not exceed $40. Organizations exempt from the $10 filing fee are not exempt from this penalty.
Address
Note: Currently we do not support state filing for california nonprofits. If you need to file a 199 forms by paper then send your forms to this below address.