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Do Nonprofits Need to Pay Sales Tax on Fundraising Merchandise?
Nonprofit organizations often sell merchandise like t-shirts and hats to generate funds for their programs and services. The requirement for collecting and remitting sales tax on these sales varies depending on the state where the organization is based.
Filing Form 990
Form 990 is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. Guidestar has compiled a helpful FAQ for nonprofits concerned with filing this annual return.
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