Nonprofit Compliance

Texas Nonprofit Compliance Calendar

Every IRS and Texas 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) Texas (1)

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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Texas state filings

Texas PIR

Public Information Report (Comptroller)

Due: May 15 annually
Loss of good standing.
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Texas requirements overview

Registration: File Certificate of Formation (Form 202) with the Texas Secretary of State. Apply for state tax exemption with the Texas Comptroller (Form AP-204).

Annual filing: Texas does not require a separate state annual report for nonprofits. File IRS Form 990 series annually with the IRS. Periodic reports may be required by the Secretary of State.

Solicitation: Texas does not have a general charitable solicitation registration requirement. However, law enforcement-related organizations that solicit must register with the Secretary of State or Attorney General.

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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.