2003 Tax Help Archives  
Instructions for Form 990 & Form 990-EZ 2003 Tax Year

Index

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A

Accounting fees, Line 31—Accounting fees, Line 13—Professional Fees and Other Payments to Independent Contractors
Accounting method, Method of accounting, Accounting methods, Item F—Accounting method, Item G—Accounting method
Accounting period, Accounting periods, Item A—Accounting period, Item A—Accounting period
Accounting periods and methods, G. Accounting Periods and Methods
Accounts payable, Line 60—Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts receivable, Line 47—Accounts receivable
Activities, analysis of income-producing, Part VII—Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Activities, change in, Line 76—Change in activities, Line 33—Change in Activities
Address and name, Item C—Name and address, Item C—Name and address
Address, change , Address change, name change, and initial return., Address change, name change, and initial return.
Address, Website, Item G—Website, Item I—Website
Administrative expenses, 1. Administrative expenses.
Affiliated organizations, What about persons who staff affiliated organizations?
Affiliates, Line 16—Payments to affiliates, 2. Payments, voluntary awards, or grants to affiliates.
Agencies, federated fundraising, Federated fundraising agencies.
Agent, acting as, B. Organizations Not Required To File
Amended returns, Amended returns, J. Amended Return/Final Return, Final return and amended return., Final return and amended return.
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities, Part VII—Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Application pending, If an organization's exemption application is pending, Application pending., Application pending.
Assessments, Line 3—Membership dues and assessments, Line 85c—Dues, assessments, and similar amounts received, Lines 94 through 96—Dues, assessments, interest, and dividends, Line 3—Membership Dues and Assessments
Assets, net, Lines 67 through 69—Net assets, Line 19—Net Assets or Fund Balances at Beginning of Year, Line 20—Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
Assets, other, Line 58—Other assets, Line 24—Other Assets
Assets, sale of noninventory, Lines 8a through 8d—Gains (or losses) from sale of assets other than inventory, Lines 5a–c—Gains (or Losses) From Sale of Assets Other Than Inventory A. What is included on line 5
Attachments, Attachments.
Audit guides, Use of audit guides may be required

C

Calculating gross receipts, Item L—Calculating gross receipts
Capital stock accounts, Line 70—Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds
Capital surplus, Line 71—Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
Cash, Line 45—Cash—non-interest-bearing, Line 46—Savings and temporary cash investments, Line 22—Cash, Savings, and Investments
Change of address, Address change, name change, and initial return., Address change, name change, and initial return.
Change of name, Address change, name change, and initial return., Address change, name change, and initial return.
Changes in net assets, Line 20—Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
Checklist for a properly completed return, Attachments.
Children, photographs of missing, Photographs of Missing Children
Co-venture, contributions, Commercial co-venture., 7. Contributions from a commercial co-venture.
Colleges and universities, Sales of inventory items by hospitals, colleges, and universities.
Combined Federal Campaign, Combined Federal Campaign.
Compensation, What is reasonable compensation?, Written intent required to treat benefits as compensation., Line 25—Compensation of officers, directors, etc., Line 75—Compensation from related organizations, Line 12—Salaries, Other Compensation, and Employee Benefits
Completing all lines, Completing all lines.
Contemporaneous, Contemporaneous.
Contracts, initial, Is there an exception for initial contracts?
Contracts, personal benefit, V. Information Regarding Transfers Associated With Personal Benefit Contracts, Part X—Information Regarding Transfers Associated With Personal Benefit Contracts
Contribution, quid pro quo, Quid pro quo contribution.
Contributions, L. Contributions, Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), Schedule of Contributors, Line 1—In General Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received, Contributions can arise from special events when an excess payment is received for items offered, Contributions can arise from special events when items of only nominal value are given or offered, Grants that are equivalent to contributions, Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received., Contributions received through special events., Line 1d—Total contributions, etc., Lines 9a through 9c—Special events and activities, An activity may generate only contributions., Line 83b—Disclosure requirements for quid pro quo contributions, Line 84a—Solicitations of contributions, Line 1. Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and Similar Amounts Received A. What is included on line 1, 1. Contributions can arise from special events when an excess payment is received for items offered., 4. Grants equivalent to contributions., 8. Contributions or grants from governmental units., 9. Contributions in the form of membership dues., 1. Grants that are payments for services are not contributions., Lines 6a–c—Special Events and Activities, 1. Sales or gifts of goods or services of only nominal value., 3. Activities that generate only contributions are not special events.
Contributions, acknowledgment of charitable contributions, Acknowledgment to substantiate charitable contributions., Exception.
Contributions, co-venture, 7. Contributions from a commercial co-venture.
Contributions, definitions, Definitions. , Penalties.
Contributions, disclosure statement, Disclosure statement for quid pro quo contributions.
Contributions, government, Government contributions (grants)., Line 1c—Government contributions (grants)
Contributions, indirect, 5. Contributions received through other fundraising organizations.
Contributions, insubstantial value, Goods or services with insubstantial value.
Contributions, noncash, Noncash contributions
Contributions, nondeductible, solicitations of, Solicitations of nondeductible contributions
Contributions, pension plan, Line 27—Pension plan contributions
Contributions, quid pro quo, Disclosure statement for quid pro quo contributions.
Contributions, special events, Special events may generate both revenue and contributions.
Contributors, schedule of, Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), Schedule of Contributors, Item M—Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) , Schedule of contributors., Item H—Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) , D. Schedule of contributors
Costs, joint, Reporting of joint costs

D

Deferred charges, Line 53—Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
Deferred revenue, Line 62—Deferred revenue
Definitions, Definitions.
Depletion expense, Line 42—Depreciation, depletion, etc.
Depreciation expense, Line 42—Depreciation, depletion, etc.
Direct expenses, 3. Direct expenses.
Disclosure requirements for charitable contributions, Substantiation and disclosure requirements for charitable contributions
Disclosure statement, Disclosure statement.
Disclosures regarding certain information and services furnished, N. Disclosures Regarding Certain Information and Services Furnished
Disclosures regarding certain transactions and relationships, O. Disclosures Regarding Certain Transactions and Relationships
Disqualified persons, Disqualified Person, Excess Benefit Transaction, Line 89c—Taxes imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons, Line 40c—Taxes imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons
Disregarded benefits, What benefits are disregarded?
Disregarded entities, Disregarded Entities, Item D—Employer identification number, Part IX—Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities
Dissolution, Line 79—Liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction, Line 36—Liquidation, Dissolution, Termination, or Substantial Contraction
Dividends, Line 5—Dividends and interest from securities, Lines 94 through 96—Dues, assessments, interest, and dividends, Line 4—Investment Income A. What is included on line 4
Documents, changes in organizing, Line 77—Changes in organizing or governing documents, Line 34—Changes in Organizing or Governing Documents
Donations, Donated services and facilities, Donations of services are not contributions, Line 82—Donated services or facilities, 2. Donations of services.
Dues, Line 3—Membership dues and assessments, Membership dues paid to other organizations., Exception 1. Section 6033(e)(3) exception for organizations whose dues are nondeductible. (Check Yes for line 85a.), Line 85a—Section 6033(e)(3) exception for nondeductible dues, Line 85c—Dues, assessments, and similar amounts received, Line 85e—Dues declared nondeductible in notices to members, Lines 94 through 96—Dues, assessments, interest, and dividends, 9. Contributions in the form of membership dues., Line 3—Membership Dues and Assessments, 3. Membership dues paid to another organization.
Dues notices, Dues notices., Section 6033(e) notice and reporting requirements and proxy tax.
Dues, membership, Membership dues., Line 3—Membership dues and assessments, Membership dues paid to other organizations., 9. Contributions in the form of membership dues., Line 3—Membership Dues and Assessments, 3. Membership dues paid to another organization.

E

Employee benefit plans (section 501(c)(9), (17), or (18)), Employee benefit plans (section 501(c)(9), (17), or (18))
Employee benefits, Line 28—Other employee benefits
Employees, key, Part V—List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees, Part IV—List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
Employees, reporting of, Line 90b—Number of employees
Employer identification number (EIN)
Disregarded entities, Item D—Employer identification number
Section 501(c)(9) organizations, Item D—Employer identification number, Item D—Employer identification number
Equipment rental and maintenance expense, Line 37—Equipment rental and maintenance
Erroneous backup withholding, Q. Erroneous Backup Withholding
Excess benefit transactions, P. Intermediate Sanction Regulations—Excess Benefit Transactions, Excess Benefit Transaction, Revocation of Exemption and Section 4958, Line 89b—Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations: Disclosure of section 4958 excess benefit transactions and excise taxes, Line 40b—Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations: Disclosure of section 4958 excess benefit transactions and excise taxes
Excess benefit, correcting, Correcting an Excess Benefit Transaction
Excise taxes, Section 4958 Taxes, Line 89a—Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Disclosure of excise taxes imposed under section 4911, 4912, or 4955, Line 89b—Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations: Disclosure of section 4958 excess benefit transactions and excise taxes, Line 89c—Taxes imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons, Line 89d—Taxes reimbursed by the organization, Line 40a—Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Disclosure of excise taxes imposed under section 4911, 4912, or 4955, Line 40b—Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations: Disclosure of section 4958 excess benefit transactions and excise taxes, Line 40c—Taxes imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons, Line 40d—Taxes reimbursed by the organization
Exempt organizations, types of, C. Exempt Organization Reference Chart
Exempt purposes, relationship of activities, Part VIII—Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Exemption, revocation of, Revocation of Exemption and Section 4958
Expenses, Line 6b—Rental expenses, Line 17—Total expenses, Part II—Statement of Functional Expenses, Column (B)—Program services, Column (C)—Management and general, Column (D)—Fundraising, Allocating indirect expenses, Line 33—Supplies, Line 34—Telephone, Line 35—Postage and shipping, Line 36—Occupancy, Line 37—Equipment rental and maintenance, Line 38—Printing and publications, Line 39—Travel, Line 40—Conferences, conventions, and meetings, Line 41—Interest, Line 42—Depreciation, depletion, etc., Line 43—Other expenses, State reporting—miscellaneous expenses., Line 53—Prepaid expenses and deferred charges, Line 60—Accounts payable and accrued expenses, Line 81—Expenditures for political purposes, Line 85b—In-house lobbying expenditures, Line 85d—Lobbying and political expenditures, Line 85f—Taxable lobbying and political expenditures, Underreporting of lobbying expenses., 3. Direct expenses., 1. Administrative expenses., Line 14—Occupancy, Rent, Utilities, and Maintenance, Line 15—Printing, Publications, Postage, and Shipping, Line 16—Other Expenses, Section 6033(e) tax for lobbying expenditures, Exception 2. Section 6033(e)(1) $2,000 in-house lobbying exception., In-house expenditures include:, Line 37—Expenditures for Political Purposes
Expenses, functional, Part II—Statement of Functional Expenses
Expenses, fundraising, Column (D)—Fundraising
Expenses, indirect, Allocating indirect expenses
Expenses, management and general, Column (C)—Management and general
Expenses, political, Line 81—Expenditures for political purposes, Line 37—Expenditures for Political Purposes
Expenses, program service, Column (B)—Program services
Extension of time to file, I. Extension of Time To File

F

Fair market value, Excess Benefit Transaction
Fees, Line 30—Professional fundraising fees, Line 31—Accounting fees, Line 32—Legal fees, Line 13—Professional Fees and Other Payments to Independent Contractors
Fees and contracts, government, Line 93(g)—Fees and contracts from government agencies
Fees for copies, Fees for copies.
Filing tests, Filing tests
Final return, J. Amended Return/Final Return, Final return and amended return., Line 79—Liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction, Final return and amended return., Line 36—Liquidation, Dissolution, Termination, or Substantial Contraction
Fixed payment, Is there an exception for initial contracts?
Foreign organizations, S. Organizations in Foreign Countries and U.S. Possessions
Form 1041, Form 1041.,
Form 1098, Form 1098 series.
Form 1099 series, Form 1099 series.
Form 1120-POL, Form 1120-POL.
Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, assembling, Assembling Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, assembling and completing properly, W. Requirements for a Properly Completed Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
Form 990-T, Form 990-T.
Form LM-2 and LM-3, Labor Organization Annual Report, Labor organizations (section 501(c)(5))
Forms and publications, D. Forms and Publications To File or Use
Functional expenses, Part II—Statement of Functional Expenses
Fund balances, Line 20—Other changes in net assets or fund balances, Line 73—Total net assets or fund balances, Line 19—Net Assets or Fund Balances at Beginning of Year, Line 20—Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances, Line 27—Net Assets or Fund Balances
Fundraising agencies, Federated fundraising agencies.
Fundraising expenses, Column (D)—Fundraising
Fundraising fees, Line 30—Professional fundraising fees
Fundraising records for tax-deductible contributions, Keeping fundraising records for tax-deductible contributions
Funds, current, Line 70—Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds

G

Gaming, Lines 9a through 9c—Special events and activities, Lines 6a–c—Special Events and Activities
GEN (Group exemption number), Item I—Group exemption number, Item F—Group exemption number
General Instructions, General Instructions
(see also Table of Contents)
Gifts, Line 1—In General Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received, Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received., Line 1. Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and Similar Amounts Received A. What is included on line 1
Government contributions, Government contributions (grants)., Line 1c—Government contributions (grants), 8. Contributions or grants from governmental units.
Government fees and contracts, Line 2—Program service revenue including Medicare, Medicaid payments and government fees and contracts, Line 93(g)—Fees and contracts from government agencies, Line 2—Program Service Revenue Including Medicare, Medicaid Payments, and Government Fees and Contracts
Government grants, Government contributions (grants)., Line 1c—Government contributions (grants)
Grants, Line 1—In General Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received, Grants that are equivalent to contributions, Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received., Line 1. Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and Similar Amounts Received A. What is included on line 1, 4. Grants equivalent to contributions., 8. Contributions or grants from governmental units., 1. Grants that are payments for services are not contributions., Line 10—Grants and Similar Amounts Paid
Grants and allocations, Line 22—Grants and allocations
Grants equivalent to contributions, Grants that are equivalent to contributions, 4. Grants equivalent to contributions.
Grants payable, Line 61—Grants payable
Grants receivable, Line 49—Grants receivable
Grants, government, Government contributions (grants)., Line 1c—Government contributions (grants)
Gross receipts, B. Organizations Not Required To File, Item K—Gross receipts of $25,000 or less, Gross receipts test., Item K—Gross receipts of $25,000 or less, Item L—Calculating gross receipts, Line 39—Section 501(c)(7) Organizations
Gross receipts, calculating, B. Organizations Not Required To File, Item L—Calculating gross receipts
Group exemption number, Item I—Group exemption number, Item F—Group exemption number
Group return, R. Group Return, Item H—Group return, etc.

H

Heading of Form 990, completion of, Completing the Heading of Form 990
Heading of Form 990-EZ, completion of, Completing the Heading of Form 990-EZ
Help by phone, Phone Help
Hospitals, Sales of inventory items by hospitals, colleges, and universities.

I

Income, investment, Line 4—Investment Income A. What is included on line 4
Income, unrelated business, Line 78—Unrelated business income, Line 35—Unrelated Business Income and Lobbying Proxy Tax Unrelated business income
Indirect public support, Line 1b—Indirect public support
Influence, substantial, Facts and circumstances tending to show substantial influence:
Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities, Part IX—Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities
Information regarding transfers associated with personal benefit contracts, V. Information Regarding Transfers Associated With Personal Benefit Contracts, Part X—Information Regarding Transfers Associated With Personal Benefit Contracts
Information, other, Part V—Other Information
Initial contracts, Is there an exception for initial contracts?
Initial return (first return), Address change, name change, and initial return., Address change, name change, and initial return.
Interest, Line 4—Interest on savings and temporary cash investments, Line 5—Dividends and interest from securities, Line 41—Interest, Lines 94 through 96—Dues, assessments, interest, and dividends, Line 4—Investment Income A. What is included on line 4
Intermediate Sanction Regulations, P. Intermediate Sanction Regulations—Excess Benefit Transactions, Revocation of Exemption and Section 4958
Inventory, sales of, Lines 10a through 10c—Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory, Lines 7a–c—Gross Sales of Inventory
Investment income, Line 7—Other investment income, Line 4—Investment Income A. What is included on line 4
Investments, Line 4—Interest on savings and temporary cash investments, Line 54—Investments—securities, Line 55—Investments—land, buildings, and equipment, Line 56—Investments—other, Line 22—Cash, Savings, and Investments
Investments, program-related, Program-related investments., Line 2—Program Service Revenue Including Medicare, Medicaid Payments, and Government Fees and Contracts
Investments, savings, and temporary cash, Line 46—Savings and temporary cash investments

J

Joint costs, Reporting of joint costs

L

Labor organizations (section 501(c)(5)), F. Other Forms as Partial Substitutes for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
Land and buildings, Line 23—Land and Buildings
Land, buildings, and equipment, Line 55—Investments—land, buildings, and equipment, Line 57—Land, buildings, and equipment, Line 71—Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
Law firms, public interest, T. Public Interest Law Firms
Legal fees, Line 32—Legal fees, Line 13—Professional Fees and Other Payments to Independent Contractors
Liquidation, Line 79—Liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction, Line 36—Liquidation, Dissolution, Termination, or Substantial Contraction
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees, Part V—List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees, Part IV—List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees, Line 63—Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees
Loans receivable, Line 51—Other notes and loans receivable
Loans to or from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees, Line 38—Loans To or From Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
Lobbying activities, cost allocation, Allocation of costs to lobbying activities and influencing legislation.
Lobbying expenses, Line 85b—In-house lobbying expenditures, Line 85d—Lobbying and political expenditures, Line 85f—Taxable lobbying and political expenditures, Underreporting of lobbying expenses., Section 6033(e) tax for lobbying expenditures, Exception 2. Section 6033(e)(1) $2,000 in-house lobbying exception., In-house expenditures include:
Lotteries, 2. Raffles or lotteries.

P

Package 990, receipt of, If the organization received a Form 990 Package but is not required to file
Paid preparer, Signature.
Paid-in capital, Line 71—Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
Paperwork reduction act notice, Paperwork Reduction Act Notice.
Payables, Line 64b—Mortgages and other notes payable, Line 38—Loans To or From Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
Payment, fixed, Is there an exception for initial contracts?
Payment, non-fixed, Special rebuttable presumption rule for nonfixed payments.
Payroll taxes, Line 29—Payroll taxes
Penalties, Trust Fund Recovery Penalty., K. Penalties, Penalties.
Pension plan contributions, Line 27—Pension plan contributions
Personal benefit contracts, V. Information Regarding Transfers Associated With Personal Benefit Contracts, Part X—Information Regarding Transfers Associated With Personal Benefit Contracts
Personal benefit contracts-Form 990-EZ filers, Part V—Other Information
Phone help, Phone Help
Pledges receivable, Line 48—Pledges receivable
Political expenses, Line 81—Expenditures for political purposes, Line 85d—Lobbying and political expenditures, Line 85f—Taxable lobbying and political expenditures
Political organization, public inspection rules
Penalties, Public inspection and distribution of returns and reports for a political organization.
Political organizations, U. Political Organizations
Postage expense, Line 35—Postage and shipping, Line 15—Printing, Publications, Postage, and Shipping
Prepaid expenses, Line 53—Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
Printing expense, Line 38—Printing and publications, Line 15—Printing, Publications, Postage, and Shipping
Private delivery services, Private delivery services.
Program service accomplishments, statement of, Part III—Statement of Program Service Accomplishments, Part III—Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Program service expenses, Column (B)—Program services
Program service revenue, Line 2—Program service revenue including Medicare, Medicaid payments and government fees and contracts, Lines 93(a) through (g)—Program service revenue, 3. Section 501(c)(9), (17), and (18) organizations., Line 2—Program Service Revenue Including Medicare, Medicaid Payments, and Government Fees and Contracts, Line 4—Investment Income A. What is included on line 4
Program-related investment income, Line 2—Program Service Revenue Including Medicare, Medicaid Payments, and Government Fees and Contracts
Program-related investments, Program-related investments.
Proxy tax, Section 6033(e) notice and reporting requirements and proxy tax., Proxy tax., Lines 85g and 85h—Proxy tax and waivers, Section 6033(e) tax for lobbying expenditures
Public inspection, Public inspection, Tax-exempt organization subject to harassment campaign., Public inspection., Line 83—Public inspection requirements
Through the IRS, M. Public Inspection of Returns, etc.
Through the organization, M. Public Inspection of Returns, etc.
Public interest law firms, T. Public Interest Law Firms
Public support, indirect, Line 1b—Indirect public support
Publication 78, Cumulative list of section 170(c) organizations, Failure to file and its effect on contributions
Publications and forms, D. Forms and Publications To File or Use
Publications expense, Line 15—Printing, Publications, Postage, and Shipping
Purpose of form, Purpose of Form

R

Raffles, 2. Raffles or lotteries.
Reasonableness, presumption of, Rebuttable Presumption of Reasonableness
Rebuttable presumption, Rebuttable Presumption of Reasonableness
Receivable, accounts, Line 47—Accounts receivable
Receivable, grants, Line 49—Grants receivable
Receivable, notes and loans, Line 51—Other notes and loans receivable
Receivable, pledges, Line 48—Pledges receivable
Receivables, Line 63—Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees, Line 38—Loans To or From Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
Receivables from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees, Line 50—Receivables from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees
Reconciliation statements, Parts IV-A and IV-B—Reconciliation Statements
Recordkeeping, Recordkeeping.
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes, Part VIII—Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Rent expense, Line 6b—Rental expenses, Line 14—Occupancy, Rent, Utilities, and Maintenance
Rental income (loss), Lines 97 and 98—Rental income (loss)
Rents, gross, Line 6a—Gross rents, Line 4—Investment Income A. What is included on line 4
Requirements for a properly completed Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, W. Requirements for a Properly Completed Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
Retained earnings, Line 72—Retained earnings or accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
Return, final, J. Amended Return/Final Return, Final return and amended return., Line 79—Liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction, Final return and amended return., Line 36—Liquidation, Dissolution, Termination, or Substantial Contraction
Return, group, R. Group Return, Item H—Group return, etc.
Return, initial (first), Address change, name change, and initial return., Address change, name change, and initial return.
Returns, amended, Amended returns, J. Amended Return/Final Return, Final return and amended return., Final return and amended return.
Revenue, An activity may generate only contributions., Line 11—Other revenue, Line 62—Deferred revenue, Lines 93(a) through (g)—Program service revenue
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances, Part I—Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances, Part I—Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
Revenue, program service, Line 2—Program service revenue including Medicare, Medicaid payments and government fees and contracts, Lines 93(a) through (g)—Program service revenue, 3. Section 501(c)(9), (17), and (18) organizations., Line 2—Program Service Revenue Including Medicare, Medicaid Payments, and Government Fees and Contracts, Line 4—Investment Income A. What is included on line 4
Revenue, special events, Contributions can arise from special events when an excess payment is received for items offered, Lines 9a through 9c—Special events and activities, Special events may generate both revenue and contributions., 1. Contributions can arise from special events when an excess payment is received for items offered., Lines 6a–c—Special Events and Activities
Rounding off to whole dollars, Rounding off to whole dollars.

S

Sales of Federal government materials, disclosure for, N. Disclosures Regarding Certain Information and Services Furnished
Sales of inventory, Sales of inventory items by hospitals, colleges, and universities., Lines 10a through 10c—Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
Savings, Line 22—Cash, Savings, and Investments
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Section 501(a), (e), (f), (k), and (n) organizations, Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)., Section 501(c)(3) organizations, 3. Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF)., Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), Schedule of Contributors, Item M—Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) , Schedule of contributors., Item H—Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) , D. Schedule of contributors
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) guidelines, Item M—Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) , Item H—Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF)
Schedule of contributors, Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), Schedule of Contributors, Item M—Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) , Schedule of contributors., Item H—Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) , D. Schedule of contributors
Section 4911, 4912, or 4955, Line 89a—Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Disclosure of excise taxes imposed under section 4911, 4912, or 4955, Line 40a—Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Disclosure of excise taxes imposed under section 4911, 4912, or 4955
Section 4947(a)(1) trusts, Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts, Line 92—Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts, Line 43—Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts
Section 4958, P. Intermediate Sanction Regulations—Excess Benefit Transactions, Revocation of Exemption and Section 4958, Line 89b—Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations: Disclosure of section 4958 excess benefit transactions and excise taxes, Line 40b—Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations: Disclosure of section 4958 excess benefit transactions and excise taxes
Section 4958, churches, Churches and Section 4958
Section 4958, excise taxes
Disqualified persons, Section 4958 Taxes
Organization managers, Section 4958 Taxes
Section 501(a), (e), (f), (k), and (n) organizations, Section 501(a), (e), (f), (k), and (n) organizations
Section 501(c)(12) organizations, Line 87—Section 501(c)(12) organizations
Section 501(c)(3) organizations, Section 501(c)(3) organizations, Section 501(c)(3) organizations., 3. Section 501(c)(3) organizations., Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Applicable organization, Applicable Tax-Exempt Organization
Section 501(c)(3) organizations, disclosure of transactions and relationships, O. Disclosures Regarding Certain Transactions and Relationships
Section 501(c)(4) organizations
Applicable organization, Applicable Tax-Exempt Organization
Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations, Line 85—Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations, Section 6033(e) notice and reporting requirements and proxy tax.
Section 501(c)(7) organizations, Line 86—Section 501(c)(7) organizations, Line 39—Section 501(c)(7) Organizations
Section 501(c)(9) organizations, Item D—Employer identification number, Item D—Employer identification number
Section 501(c)(9), (17), (18) organizations, Section 501(c)(9), (17), and (18) organizations, 3. Section 501(c)(9), (17), and (18) organizations.
Section 6033(e) exceptions, Exception 1. Section 6033(e)(3) exception for organizations whose dues are nondeductible. (Check Yes for line 85a.), Exception 1. Section 6033(e)(3) exception for nondeductible dues.
Section 6033(e) notice and reporting requirements and proxy tax, Section 6033(e) notice and reporting requirements and proxy tax., Section 6033(e) notice and reporting requirements and proxy tax.
Securities, Nonpublicly traded securities and noninventory items., Line 54—Investments—securities, Lines 5a–c—Gains (or Losses) From Sale of Assets Other Than Inventory A. What is included on line 5
SFAS 116, Line 20—Other changes in net assets or fund balances, Line 22—Grants and allocations, Line 1. Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and Similar Amounts Received A. What is included on line 1
SFAS 117, Lines 67 through 69—Net assets, Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117.
Shipping expense, Line 35—Postage and shipping, Line 15—Printing, Publications, Postage, and Shipping
Signature, Signature.
Solicitations of contributions, Line 84a—Solicitations of contributions
Solicitations of nondeductible contributions, Solicitations of nondeductible contributions
Special events, Contributions can arise from special events when an excess payment is received for items offered, Contributions can arise from special events when items of only nominal value are given or offered, Contributions received through special events., Lines 9a through 9c—Special events and activities, Special events may generate both revenue and contributions., 1. Contributions can arise from special events when an excess payment is received for items offered., Lines 6a–c—Special Events and Activities, 3. Direct expenses., 1. Sales or gifts of goods or services of only nominal value.
Specific instructions for Form 990, Specific Instructions for Form 990
(see also Table of Contents for these specific instructions.)
Specific Instructions for Form 990-EZ, Specific Instructions for Form 990-EZ
(see also Table of Contents for these specific instructions.)
State, reporting to, E. Use of Form 990, or Form 990-EZ, To Satisfy State Reporting Requirements, State reporting., State reporting—miscellaneous expenses.
Statement of Functional Expenses, Part II—Statement of Functional Expenses
Statement of Position 98-2, Reporting of joint costs
Statement of program service accomplishments, Part III—Statement of Program Service Accomplishments, Part III—Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments, Part III—Statement of Program Service Accomplishments, Part III—Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
States, list of, Line 90a—List of states, Line 41—List of states
Subsidiaries, taxable, Part IX—Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities
Substantial influence, Facts and circumstances tending to show substantial influence:
Substantiation, Substantiation.
Substantiation and disclosure requirements for charitable contributions, Substantiation and disclosure requirements for charitable contributions
Substitute forms for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, F. Other Forms as Partial Substitutes for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
Supplies, Line 33—Supplies
Support, direct public, Line 1a—Direct public support
Sweepstakes, raffles, and lotteries, An activity may generate only contributions., 2. Sweepstakes, raffles, and lotteries.

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Website address, Item G—Website, Item I—Website
When to file, H. When and Where To File
Where to file, H. When and Where To File
Who must file, A. Who Must File
Withholding, backup, Q. Erroneous Backup Withholding

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