Frequently Asked Questions about Taxes at HIGH-DEF
| Q: Are HIGH-DEF related expenses tax exempt? |
| A: Yes, 501-c-3 organizations are exempt from paying state, city, county and Rural Transportation Authority sales tax on lodging and other purchases made in connection with HIGH-DEF. |
| Q: How do I make tax-exempt payments? |
| A: Payments must be made by direct payment by the exempt organization, either by company check or by company credit card. Please also send your tax exempt ID number to Pam Scott at finance@ccca.org. |
| Q: If my camp isn’t paying for the conference, can I avoid paying sales tax by paying with a camp check and then reimbursing the camp with personal funds? |
| A: No, tax-exempt payments may not be reimbursed by attendees to the camp with personal funds. Purchases made by individuals are not tax-exempt. |
| Q: What kind of documentation, if any, is needed to verify 501-c-3 tax-exempt status? |
| A: Organizations must present a copy of their official letter from the Internal Revenue Service granting tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| Q: Do the tax-savings potentially apply to rental cars as well as registration fees, hotel and meals? |
| A: Yes, any purchase made by a tax-exempt organization for its organizational purposes is tax exempt. Documentation requirements by service providers may vary. |
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