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

[Don Lesser]

Back in the 80's, the Pioneer Valley PC User's Group went through becoming a
non-profit corporation. It ended up being a quick yearly form to complete
and a $100 registration fee. It was a PIA to set up, however, and it took a
lawyer to assist.

Don Lesser
Pioneer Training, Inc.
139B Damon Road, Ste 8
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 387-1040
(413) 586-0545 (fax)
dlesser at ptraining.com
www.ptraining.com

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

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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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