What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for tax preparation software (nonprofits) on 2026-09-10

Claude (Anthropic) with web search claude-opus-5 asked 2026-09-10

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The question asked, verbatim: best tax preparation software for nonprofits

Brands named, in the order the engine gave

1. Tax990 recommended
   Tax990, my pick if you're filing the 990 yourself.
2. TaxAct mentioned
   TaxAct's Tax-Exempt Organization edition, if you already use TaxAct.
3. File990 mentioned
   File990, if you want the simplest option for a 990-N or 990-EZ.
4. Jitasa mentioned
   Jitasa, if you'd rather hand the job to someone.

Sources the engine cited

The answer, as recorded

The right tool depends mostly on which Form 990 your organization has to file, and that depends on its size. In the order I'd suggest them: 1. **The IRS's free 990-N filing site, for small organizations.** If your gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less, you only file the 990-N "e-Postcard." You can file it free at IRS.gov by signing in with Login.gov or ID.me, so you don't need to buy anything. ([IRS: How to file 990-N](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/annual-electronic-notice-form-990-n-for-small-organizations-faqs-how-to-file), [IRS e-Postcard page](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-e-file-e-postcard)) 2. **Tax990, my pick if you're filing the 990 yourself.** It covers the whole family of forms (990-N, 990-EZ, full 990, 990-PF, 990-T) plus the 8868 extension. It walks you through questions, checks for errors before you submit, and offers US-based support. It's also cheap: $19.90 for a 990-N, and $17.90 or less per return for tax professionals. Its close relative ExpressTaxExempt offers the same range of forms. Most of the praise I found is on Tax990's own blog or on low-quality "top 10" sites, so the forms it covers and its prices are the solid facts here. ([Tax990](https://www.tax990.com/), [Tax990 pricing](https://www.tax990.com/pricing/), [990-N cost](https://support.tax990.com/en/how-much-does-it-cost-to-file-form-990-n), [ExpressTaxExempt](https://www.expresstaxexempt.com/)) 3. **TaxAct's Tax-Exempt Organization edition, if you already use TaxAct.** It's a familiar do-it-yourself brand with both a download and an online version that support Form 990. The only price I found was $39.99, and that was from 2016, so check the current price. ([TaxAct Tax-Exempt download](https://www.taxact.com/business-taxes/download/tax-exempt-organization/), [TaxAct Form 990 support](https://www.taxact.com/support/835/form-990-supported), [Accounting Today](https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/taxact-debuts-online-form-990-software)) 4. **File990, if you want the simplest option for a 990-N or 990-EZ.** It's easy to use, but at $54.99 for a 990-N and $84.99 for a 990-EZ it costs more than Tax990. There's also little reason to pay for a 990-N when the IRS files it for free. ([File990 pricing](https://www.file990.org/pricing)) 5. **Jitasa, if you'd rather hand the job to someone.** It's an accounting firm that works only with nonprofits and prepares the 990 and related federal and state forms for a flat fee. I'd choose this for a full Form 990, which is long and gets reviewed by the public. ([Jitasa 990 guide](https://www.jitasagroup.com/jitasa_nonprofit_blog/form-990-filing/)) 6. **UltraTax CS, Lacerte or Intuit ProConnect, if you're a CPA or your accountant files for you.** These are professional programs that handle Form 990. UltraTax is the program CPAs use most, and Lacerte includes Form 990. Drake is popular with solo preparers, but it doesn't bring over past 990 returns when you switch to it, so you'd re-enter them by hand. ([Accounting.com](https://www.accounting.com/resources/best-tax-software/), [Drake conversion FAQ](https://kb.drakesoftware.com/kb/Drake-Tax/10869.htm), [WifiTalents on ProConnect](https://wifitalents.com/best/990-software/)) **In short:** file a 990-N yourself for free at IRS.gov. Use Tax990 if you're filing a 990-EZ or 990 yourself. For a large or complicated full Form 990, pay Jitasa or a CPA. None of these handle your state's separate charity registration or annual reports. Sources: - https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/annual-electronic-notice-form-990-n-for-small-organizations-faqs-how-to-file - https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-e-file-e-postcard - https://www.tax990.com/ - https://www.tax990.com/pricing/ - https://support.tax990.com/en/how-much-does-it-cost-to-file-form-990-n - https://blog.tax990.com/2026/03/18/best-form-990-software-for-nonprofits-why-tax990-leads-the-way/ - https://www.expresstaxexempt.com/ - https://www.taxact.com/business-taxes/download/tax-exempt-organization/ - https://www.taxact.com/support/835/form-990-supported - https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/taxact-debuts-online-form-990-software - https://www.file990.org/pricing - https://www.jitasagroup.com/jitasa_nonprofit_blog/form-990-filing/ - https://www.accounting.com/resources/best-tax-software/ - https://kb.drakesoftware.com/kb/Drake-Tax/10869.htm - https://wifitalents.com/best/990-software/

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