Below, you will find MAPE's annual tax letter to members.
January 27, 2011
All MAPE Members,
Due to tax legislation, membership associations, like MAPE, must designate the portion of their dues used for legislative activities as non-deductible.
We have consulted our CPA firm and it is their opinion this issue will only impact a handful of members. Those members who use their MAPE dues as an itemized deduction will be the only ones affected.
However, each of you have different tax situations and we recommend you consult with your tax advisor as to the proper way to treat your dues and the portion that is allowable under the tax rulings.
The percentage of your 2010 MAPE regular dues (8.2 percent) are assigned as non-deductible on your federal tax statements. It is our intent to inform you each year of the portion of your dues that are considered non-deductible. Thanks for your cooperation.
Jamie Fitzpatrick
MAPE Statewide Treasurer
