Drake Tax - 990: EF Message 4923

Return to data entry and verify the fiscal year dates on screen 1. The fiscal year ending date must be one of these: 

• 12/31/2024

• 01/31/2025

• 02/28/2025

• 03/31/2025

• 04/30/2025

• 05/31/2025

• 06/30/2025

• 07/31/2025

• 08/31/2025

• 09/30/2025

• 10/31/2025

• 11/30/2025

If the fiscal year ending date is correct, and this is either a final or initial return, verify that the selection has been made on screen 1, item B.

You should verify which year of Drake Tax should be used for the filing. Depending on the beginning and ending dates, you may need to use the prior year program to complete the return. Per the instructions:

"If the organization has established a fiscal year accounting period, use the 2025 Form 990 to report on the organization's fiscal year that began in 2025 and ended 12 months later....

If the organization's short year began in 2024, and ended before December 31, 2024 (not on or after December 31, 2024), it may use either 2023 Form 990 or 2024 Form 990 to file for the short year...."