What This Notice Means
Good news. The IRS approved your Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time to File an Exempt Organization Return or Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans.
Your filing deadline has moved. The new due date is on the notice.
What to Do
File your required return by the new due date shown on the notice. Put that date on your calendar now.
Exempt organizations must file Form 990 series returns electronically. The IRS won't accept a Form 990 series return filed on paper. If you haven't lined up an approved e-file provider, do it well before the deadline. The IRS keeps a list of exempt organization e-file providers showing which returns they can file and whether you're required to e-file.
Keep this notice with the organization's records. It's your proof the extension was granted.
An Extension Isn't a Pass
This extension gives you more time to file. Missing the new date puts the return in late status, and late returns can be penalized. Treat the new due date as firm.
Next Year
Form 8868 must be filed by the due date of the return. If you know you'll need extra time, file it early. A late extension request is denied, and a denial leaves the return already late.
For more on filing requirements for charities and other nonprofits, the IRS tax information pages for tax-exempt organizations cover the rules.
If You Need Help
You can authorize a representative to deal with the IRS for the organization using Form 2848. If a problem can't be resolved through normal channels, the Taxpayer Advocate Service may help.
If your organization has IRS filing or penalty problems, call us at (813) 229-7100.