Tax990

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Form 990 Series E-filing Software

How to Replace Tax990

Overview

Tax990 is a user-friendly e-filing software designed to simplify nonprofit tax return preparation and submission. It supports multiple IRS forms including Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, and 990-PF, with built-in error checking, real-time IRS status updates, and comprehensive support resources. The platform offers a money-back guarantee, free amendments, and complementary extension requests as part of the Tax990 Commitment.

Features

48 features across 22 categories

AI(1)

AI AssistanceAI

Get instant assistance from AI chatbot guiding you step-by-step to prepare and submit forms faster

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Amendments(2)

Amended Returns

Easily correct previously filed 990 returns and e-file amended returns even if originals weren't filed with Tax990

Free Amendments

File amendments without extra charges for returns filed with Tax990

Collaboration(1)

Reviewers & Approvers

Share returns with board members or higher authorities for smooth collaboration and approval

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(3)

Complementary Extension Requests

Request extensions via Form 8868 at no extra charge

Compliance

Ensures nonprofit tax compliance requirements are met

Free Retransmission

Edit and retransmit rejected returns at no additional charge

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Customization(2)

Email CustomizationPremium

Personalize email sender details with firm/brand name

Logo CustomizationPremium

Add organization logo to emails for branded experience

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(3)

Bulk Upload Templates

Upload organization data and filing information in bulk using Excel templates

Copy Prior Year Data

Easily import data from past returns accepted by the IRS into current returns

Data Import

Instantly import data from previous filings onto current returns from the IRS registry

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

E-Signature(3)

E-sign 8453-TE

Obtain e-signatures on Form 8453-TE for paid preparers

E-sign 8879-TE

Obtain e-signatures on Form 8879-TE for electronic return originators

Easy Signature ProcessPremium

Get returns e-signed fast with Form 8453-TE and Form 8879-TE

Form Preparation(3)

Form-Based Filing

Directly enter data on digitalized forms

Includes Schedules

All required schedules attached to 990 forms at no additional cost based on information entered

Interview Style Filing

Answer simple guided questions for automatic form creation

Guarantees(1)

Money-Back Guarantee

Get refund if form isn't accepted by IRS or is a duplicate

Notifications(1)

Real-Time Status Updates

Receive email, text, or fax notifications regarding the status of 990 returns after transmission

Payments(3)

Payments

Process payments for filing fees

Prepaid Credits

Purchase credits in advance with no expiration dates for filing discounts

Tax990 Wallet

Add funds for seamless payment transactions with no expiration dates

Pricing(1)

Volume Based PricingPremium

Save more on filings while ensuring client tax compliance with volume discounts

Programs(1)

Free Referral Program

Earn referrals for Tax990 services

Quality Assurance(2)

Internal Audit Check

Identifies and fixes errors before submission to help avoid common mistakes

Validation & Review

Built-in validation tools to ensure form accuracy

Record Management(2)

Access Past Returns

Access and download past returns filed with Tax990 for record-keeping

Record Keeping

Store and access past returns filed with Tax990 for record-keeping purposes

Reminders(1)

Deadline Reminders

Receive timely email alerts for key filing deadlines

Review(1)

Draft Forms for Review

Generate and review draft copies of forms before submitting

Security(1)

Data Security

SOC 2-certified e-file provider with robust data security measures and Two-Factor Authentication

Support(9)

Blog

Stay updated on tax returns and IRS news

Email Support

Email support available 8:30am-5:30pm EST Monday-Friday

Knowledge Base

Helpful articles and FAQs about the filing process

Live Chat Support

Live chat support available 8:30am-5:30pm EST Monday-Friday with extended hours during peak filing

Phone Support

Live phone support available 8:30am-5:30pm EST Monday-Friday

Resources

Collection of help guides describing nonprofit filing requirements

State Filing Guidance

Free guidance on how to meet state filing requirements along with IRS e-filing

Video Guides

Video guides walking through Tax990 e-filing process

Webinars

Live webinars addressing tax-exempt filing requirements

Support Services(1)

IRS Notice Assistance

Get professional assistance for IRS notices/audits with up to $1M filing defense

Team Collaboration(2)

Client ManagementPremium

Prepare unlimited 990 filings for multiple EINs with secure client review portal

Team ManagementPremium

Invite team members to prepare and file 990s, assign roles, and track activities

Tools(4)

990 Explorer

Tool to explore Form 990 information

Due Date Finder

Find organization's 990 deadline for fiscal tax year

Payroll

Payroll management feature for nonprofits

Worksheets

Worksheets with summary of organization's information and activities for records

Pricing

Form 990-N (Standard)

$19.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-EZ (Standard)

$99.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990 (Standard)

Popular
$199.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-PF (Standard)

$169.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-T (Standard)

$99.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

CA Form 199 (Standard)

$79.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 8038-CP (Standard)

$79.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 8868 (Standard)

$14.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 1120-POL (Standard)

$49.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-N (5+ Returns)

$17.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-EZ (5+ Returns)

$89.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990 (5+ Returns)

$179.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-PF (5+ Returns)

$152.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-T (5+ Returns)

$89.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

CA Form 199 (5+ Returns)

$71.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 8038-CP (5+ Returns)

$71.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 8868 (5+ Returns)

$13.40 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 1120-POL (5+ Returns)

$44.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-N (11+ Returns)

$14.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments for up to 3 amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-EZ (11+ Returns)

$69.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments for up to 3 amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990 (11+ Returns)

$139.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments for up to 3 amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-PF (11+ Returns)

$119.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments for up to 3 amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-T (11+ Returns)

$71.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments for up to 3 amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

CA Form 199 (11+ Returns)

$59.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments for up to 3 amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 8038-CP (11+ Returns)

$55.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments for up to 3 amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 8868 (11+ Returns)

$10.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments for up to 3 amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 1120-POL (11+ Returns)

$35.90 per form
  • Complementary Extension Requests
  • All required Schedules and Supporting Forms
  • Built-in Error Checks
  • Retransmission of rejected returns
  • No cost Amendments for up to 3 amendments
  • Option to Share Returns for Review
  • Forms on file for 10 years
  • Smart AI Assistance
  • World-Class Customer Support
  • Money-back Guarantee

Form 990-EZ + 990-T Combo

$149.90 (was $199.90)
  • File both forms together
  • $50 savings

Form 990 + 990-T Combo

$249.90 (was $299.80)
  • File both forms together
  • $50 savings

Form 990-PF + 990-T Combo

$219.90 (was $269.80)
  • File both forms together
  • $50 savings

Form 990-N + CA Form 199 Combo

$49.90 (was $99.80)
  • File both federal and California forms together
  • $50 savings

Form 990-EZ + CA Form 199 Combo

$129.90 (was $179.90)
  • File both federal and California forms together
  • $50 savings

Form 990 + CA Form 199 Combo

$229.90 (was $279.90)
  • File both federal and California forms together
  • $50 savings

Form 990-PF + CA Form 199 Combo

$199.90 (was $249.90)
  • File both federal and California forms together
  • $50 savings

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Tax990 alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 48 features.

Buy Tax990

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Tax990 saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 48 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.