Knowledgebase

Overview of the Redesigned 2008 IRS Form 990

The following resources should help you understand the major changes in the new Form 990:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/990_whatsnew_purpose.pdf - A summary of parts and new schedules

http://www.gunncpa.com/Implimenting_the_new_990.html - A list of useful resources for a nonprofit thinking about the details of compliance with new requirements

http://canbootcamp.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-990-to-do-list.html - A 1-page summary of major changes

http://www.blueavocado.org/content/six-things-every-board-member-should-know-about-new-990 - "Six Things Every Board Member Should Know..." (mostly focused on using the 990 as a tool for presenting one's organization to the public)