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IRS 990 Due

May 15th, 2021
Details:
Important deadline on May 15 – 990’s must be filed! May 15, 2021 IRS filing deadline for tax form 990.

Lodge treasurer needs to notify Sons of Norway Headquarters when 990 has been submitted at taxinfo@sofn.com or fraternal@sofn.com

IRS Form 990 (this includes the 990, the 990EZ and the 990N): must be filed by May 15, 2021

The IRS requires all Sons of Norway lodges to file a 990 form:  For lodges with less than $50,000 in gross receipts, a 990-N (e-Postcard) must be filed electronically via the IRS.gov website. More information and the link to the “Form 990-N Electronic Filing System (e-Postcard)” can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/charities-nonprofits/annual-electronic-filing-requirement-for-small-exempt-organizations-form-990-n-epostcard  For lodges with gross receipts in excess of $50,000 a form 990EZ or form 990 must be filed. Directions for filing the 990s can be accessed on the IRS website, or the lodge may choose to utilize the services of a tax preparer to complete and file the forms.

Once your 990 filing is complete (either the 990 form itself or an extension), please notify Sons of Norway headquarters by sending an email to taxinfo@sofn.com or by calling Sherry Gorse at 612-821-4643.

It is imperative that you file this important tax form by May 15. Failure to file could result in an automatic loss of tax-exempt status for your lodge. Sons of Norway takes this compliance very seriously. We have learned that it can be a very costly and time-consuming experience for a lodge to lose its tax-exempt status, and non-compliance of these reports could jeopardize the tax exempt status of the entire organization.

Important Note: The Board of Directors has implemented procedures to encourage 100% compliance in the filing of the D17s, 990s and D18s, including withholding local and district dues, and potential revocation of a lodge’s charter. Thank you for your attention to this important yearly procedure.

Need help? taxinfo@sofn.com or call Sherry Gorse at 612-821-4643