IRS Announces Two Month Suspension of IRS Modernized e-File Operations for 990 Filers; Advises Hospital Organizations About 2011 Filing Requirements – IMPORTANT REMINDER
The IRS had notified tax-exempt organizations that the IRS Modernized e-file (MEF) system would not be available from January 1, 2012 through February 29, 2012 for electronic filing of Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF and 1120-POL information returns, in order to facilitate systems and programming changes. The IRS suspended the availability of the system to implement changes to IRS programs and systems for the 2011 tax year. The 990-N e-postcard filing system was not be affected by the temporary suspension of the MeF system.
Quick Reminder – the extended due date for those tax-exempt organizations that had a due date or first extended due date for returns either as of January 17, 2012 or February 15, 2012, must electronically file between March 1, 2012 and March 30, 2012. Organizations not required to file electronically may do the same and, alternatively need to file a paper return any time before March 30, 2012.