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Form 990-ez

Last reviewed: May 2026

Use Form 990-EZ to file the shorter annual information return for eligible tax-exempt organizations.

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Nonprofit filing thresholds and schedules matter, so confirm the organization is on the right version before filing.

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What it is

Form 990-EZ is the form you use to file the shorter annual information return for eligible tax-exempt organizations.

Who usually uses it

Tax-exempt organizations use this form for annual federal information reporting.

Where it usually goes

File it with the IRS using the filing method that applies to the organization and return type.

Who this is for

Use this page when an exempt organization needs to understand which annual federal information return applies.

When to use this page

Use this page when a nonprofit or exempt organization is matching receipts, size, and status to the right annual filing.

What to gather

  • Official IRS instructions or the IRS form page
  • Organization financial statements and governance records
  • Schedule and filing-threshold details

Forms that may matter

  • Form 990-EZ

Step-by-step

  1. Confirm whether this form applies to your tax year or filing problem.
  2. Gather the records that feed the key lines or boxes on the form.
  3. Open the official IRS page, PDF, or instructions before you complete anything.
  4. Keep a copy with the return, notice, payment, or account records that go with this form.

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