{"question": "best tax preparation software for nonprofits", "category": "tax-preparation-software", "category_name": "tax preparation software", "audience": "nonprofits", "audience_name": "nonprofits", "engine": "Claude (Anthropic) with web search", "model": "claude-opus-5", "asked_at": "2026-10-11T00:33:25Z", "permalink": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/tax-preparation-software-nonprofits-2026-10-11", "question_page": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/tax-preparation-software/nonprofits", "brands_named": [{"position": 1, "brand": "990-PF", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 2, "brand": "990-T", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 3, "brand": "TurboTax", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 4, "brand": "H&R Block", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 5, "brand": "FreeTaxUSA", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 6, "brand": "EIN", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 7, "brand": "Tax990", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 8, "brand": "File 990", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 9, "brand": "TaxZerone", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 10, "brand": "Aplos", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 11, "brand": "Lacerte", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 12, "brand": "UltraTax CS", "label": "mentioned"}], "sources_cited": [{"url": "https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/annual-electronic-filing-requirement-for-small-exempt-organizations-form-990-n-e-postcard", "domain": "irs.gov", "source_type": "reference"}, {"url": "https://www.tax990.com/pricing/", "domain": "tax990.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.tax990.com/e-file-form-990-ez/", "domain": "tax990.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.file990.org/pricing", "domain": "file990.org", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.taxzerone.com/pricing/", "domain": "taxzerone.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.irs.gov/ht/charities-non-profits/tax-year-2022-exempt-organizations-modernized-e-file-mef-providers-form-990-pf", "domain": "irs.gov", "source_type": "reference"}, {"url": "https://www.drakesoftware.com/SharedAssets/Manuals/2019/Charities.pdf", "domain": "drakesoftware.com", "source_type": "other"}], "answer_text": "First, a framing note that changes the answer: nonprofits don't file the returns consumer tax software handles. You file the **990 series** (990-N, 990-EZ, 990, 990-PF, 990-T), and TurboTax/H&R Block/FreeTaxUSA don't support any of them. So the real question is which 990 e-filer to use - and the right pick depends almost entirely on which form your size requires.\n\nHere's what I'd actually recommend, in order:\n\n**1. The IRS's own Form 990-N e-Postcard - free**\nIf your gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less, stop shopping. File directly on the IRS site for $0. It's eight data points - name, EIN, address, principal officer, and a confirmation you're under the threshold. No financials, no schedules. You'll need a Login.gov or ID.me account. Paying a vendor $15-20 to key this in for you buys you nothing but a slightly nicer form. ([irs.gov](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/annual-electronic-filing-requirement-for-small-exempt-organizations-form-990-n-e-postcard))\n\n**2. Tax990 - best all-around DIY option**\nThe most complete self-service platform: covers the whole series (990-N, 990-EZ, 990, 990-PF, 990-T) plus state forms like California 199 and 109. What earns it the top ", "answer_truncated": true, "measurement": "One answer from one engine on one date. Not a ranking and not a claim about the world; brands the engine did not name are not recorded.", "limitation": "Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.", "alerts": {"name": "Answer Watch Pro", "price_usd": 79, "period": "month", "gets": "daily change alerts for up to 5 brands in what one AI answer engine says, history, CSV export. Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included", "url": "https://bikoosh.com/answers"}}