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title: "Business - Starting a 990-PF Return for a Private Foundation"
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> ℹ️ This article provides instructions on how to create a new 990-PF return within the CrossLink Business software.

 

**Follow the instructions below to successfully create a new Form 990-PF return in CrossLink Business:**

1. Follow the instructions for <span style="color: #1f73b7">**[Business - Starting a Tax Return](https://crosslinktax.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CSC/pages/1869292915)**</span>. When selecting the entity type, choose **990**.
2. On the **Client Data Screen**, scroll down to the **Organization Information** section. Select the checkbox next to **Private Foundation (Filing Form 990-PF)**.

          

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