PTO's and Booster Clubs

Does Your Parent Group Need Tax-Exemption? Should You Incorporate?
  • Do you raise $5000 or more per year?
  • Would donors like a tax-deduction for their contributions?
  • Are officers & volunteers concerned about personal liability?
  • Would you like to apply for grants?
  • Would you like to gain more credibility?
  • Has the IRS and state paperwork simply overwhelmed you?
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What About Sales Tax?
The IRS has recognized your PTO as tax exempt under section 501(c)(3). Are you exempt from state sales and use taxes?

Basics of PTO Organization
PTO organizational issues
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Incorporating and Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
Tips, tools and resources to help you do-it-yourself or hire an attorney to assist you.

Fundraising Rules You Should Know
What's deductible, what's not, and what you should be telling donors.

The Top Ten Legal Questions PTOs Ask
Frequently asked PTO legal questions and answers.

Can We Be Sued?
Managing the risks of operating a parent-teacher organization.

The Big Checklist
Complete all the tasks on this checklist and you should rest better at night knowing your PTO is taking care of business.

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