The Urban Institute
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Is the update for the 2008 Form 990 Complete? We launched the 2008 Form 990 system on Monday, August 3rd, 2009 We have completed the basic system for the 2008 Form 990/990-EZ. There are, however, some features we have not yet completed. We are working on these items and hope to add them into the system over the next few weeks and months. We will update this page as the features are added. Here is the list of features we are currently working on: Upload a PDF file of conformed changes to Organizing Documents. Right now you cannot e-file using our system if you need to include changed documents Form 990: Ability for 527 organizations to skip columns B-D in Part VIII (Revenues). Right now the system requires all organization to complete all columns of Part VIII. Form 990, Schedule H: We currently support only Schedule H, Part V. This is in compliance with the IRS requirements for tax year 2008. We will add support for the rest of Schedule H before the 2009 Tax year. Form 990, Schedule K: We currently support only Schedule K, Part I. This is in compliance with the IRS requirements for tax year 2008. We will add support for the rest of Schedule K before the 2009 Tax year. The following features have been completed: 8/5/2009: The interface between the 2008 Form 990/990-EZ and the State Registration System is now working. 9/15/2009: Form 990: Ability for non 501(c)(3) and (4) organizations to skip columns B-D in Part IX (Expenses). 9/15/2009: Form 990-EZ: Ability to default to the organization's address when entering officers into Part IV 11/6/2009: Upload/Import schedule and attachment information from an Excel spreadsheet 11/11/2009: Ability to re-order records in various schedules and attachments.