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

[Will Flanders]

David-

I help people create non-profit, tax exempt organizations.

I can help you with your question and the answer is more than I want to 
write in this email.

Please call me at 413-625-2525.  I will not charge you for the consultation.

Will Flanders
Flanders Law Offices

On 5/1/2012 9:40 AM, David Korpiewski wrote:
>     ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>     ** If you did, we all thank you.
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
>