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CP211A notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
Your Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time to File an Exempt Organization Return or Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans, has been approved.
Read the full CP211A page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
Your Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time to File an Exempt Organization Return or Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans, has been approved.
What you need to do
File your required form by your new due date shown on the notice. Exempt Organizations must file Form 990 series returns electronically. The IRS will not accept Form 990 series returns filed on paper.
Where can I go for more information about tax-exempt organizations?
See Tax Information for Charities & Other Nonprofits.
Tips for next year
You must mail your Form 8868 by the due date of your return.
Reference tools
- Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer PDF
- Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return PDF
What to do next
- Write down the date on the letter today.
- Look the number up on irs.gov yourself. Don’t trust a link or phone number from anyone else.
- If it says you owe money or proposes changes to your return, take it to a licensed CPA, EA or tax attorney before that date.
Not advice. Not a filing. Verify with a licensed professional. Rules change by year and facts.