IRS Warns Exempt Organizations Not to Disclose Unnecessary Personal Data

Posted by Kim Chen on May 16th, 2016

In a recent news release, the IRS reminded tax-exempt organizations that 2015 information returns must be filed by Monday, 5/16/16 since the customary May 15 deadline falls on a Sunday. Tax-exempt organizations with average annual gross receipts of $50,000 or less may file an electronic notice, Form 990-N. Other tax-exempt organizations must file a Form 990 or Form 990-EZ depending on their receipts and assets. Private foundations must file Form 990-PF. The IRS has warned tax-exempt organizations not to include Social Security numbers or other unnecessary personal information on their information returns. In addition, use of electronic filing can reduce the risk of excessive personal disclosure. IR-2016-76 .