Nonprofit Compliance

Idaho Nonprofit Compliance Calendar

Every IRS and Idaho filing deadline a 501(c)(3) needs to track — what's due, when, and what happens if you miss it.

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Filings tracked

May 15

Next key deadline

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Federal / state

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Miss filings 3 yrs → auto loss of tax-exempt status

Federal (3) Idaho (2)

Federal filings (IRS)

Federal 990 / 990-EZ / 990-N / 990-PF

IRS Form 990 series — annual information return

Due: 15th day of 5th month after fiscal year end (May 15 calendar-year)
3 consecutive years unfiled = AUTOMATIC loss of tax-exempt status.
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Federal 8868

Form 8868 — automatic 6-month extension

Due: On or before the original 990 due date
Extends 990 deadline 6 months (Nov 15 calendar-year).
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Federal 941

Form 941 — quarterly payroll tax

Due: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Penalties + interest on late deposits.
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Idaho state filings

Idaho Annual Report

Idaho nonprofit annual report (Secretary of State)

Due: Due annually by the last day of the corporation's registration anniversary month (filing window opens the prior month)
No fee for online filing ($20 surcharge for paper). Administrative dissolution if not filed within 60 days after the due date. File federal Form 990 series with the IRS.
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Idaho

No general charitable solicitation registration in Idaho

No state solicitation registration required.

Idaho requirements overview

Registration: File Articles of Incorporation with the Idaho Secretary of State. Apply for state tax-exempt status with the Idaho State Tax Commission.

Annual filing: File an Annual Report with the Secretary of State. File federal Form 990 with the IRS.

Solicitation: Idaho does not have a charitable solicitation registration requirement. Nonprofits must comply with general consumer protection laws.

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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Deadlines reflect general rules and may not capture every exception for your organization. Always verify with your state charity regulator and the IRS. Holdings' bookkeeping tracks these for you.