Louisiana Nonprofit Compliance Calendar

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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Louisiana state filings

• Louisiana Annual Report
  Louisiana nonprofit annual report (Secretary of State)
  Due: Due annually on the corporation's incorporation anniversary date (filed online within 30 days of the renewal date)
  $10 domestic / $30 foreign fee. No late fee, but failure to file for three consecutive years results in administrative dissolution. File federal Form 990 series with the IRS.
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• Louisiana Charitable Registration
  Louisiana charitable solicitation registration renewal (Attorney General)
  Due: Annual renewal due on the anniversary of initial registration
  $25 fee. Initial registration due 10 days before soliciting. Required documents include Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and any professional solicitor contracts.
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Louisiana requirements overview

Registration: File Articles of Incorporation with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Apply for state tax-exempt status with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

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

Solicitation: Register with the Louisiana Attorney General before soliciting charitable contributions. File annual reports.