[Hidden-tech] Getting a TIN for a small club - ramifications

[David Korpiewski]

I've been having a terrible time finding information for what are the 
repercussions to getting a TIN - Taxpayer ID Number for a small club. 
I am president of a model airplane club up in Turners.  We've been 
around for 35 years and in all this time have maintained a bank account 
with just a couple thousand in it.  Unfortunately due to changes in 
banking laws, I was told that we must have a taxpayer ID number attached 
to the bank accounts.

So my question is this:  I was told by an accountant that I'll have to 
get a Form 990 and file for non-profit status, and then have to file a 
Schedule A every year.   Is there some way around this OTHER THAN 
ATTACHING MY OWN SS# TO IT so that I can get a TIN and not have to file 
taxes?   I don't want to accrue the accountant fee and the filing fees 
and the time to prepare it every year.

What are other clubs you belong to doing?

Thanks
David




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David Korpiewski
Software Specialist I
Department of Computer Science
University of Massachusetts
Phone: 413-545-4319
Cell: 413-695-2191
Skype: ayrobotech
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