- Your PTA unit is chartered under the state PTA as a 501(c)(3) organization. If you filed paperwork to be under the Delaware State PTA and have not received any confirmation, you can email the National PTA Support Team for Free State PTA at fspta@pta.org. (Please note: National PTA is working to charter all PTA/PTSA(s) in Maryland under the new Free State PTA. This process does take time; PTACHC will keep you informed as we learn).
- Donations to the PTA are tax deductible.
- All PTAs are incorporated.
- Treasurer and one other officer must attend financial training provided by PTA Council, state PTA or National PTA. Notices of training opportunities will be posted on this website on the training page and sent out via email.
PAYING STATE and NATIONAL DUES
- The current price per member that is due to Free State PTA is $4.25. Go to Free State PTA website, Membership page for more information.
($2.00 for Free State PTA and $2.25 for National dues).
PAYING PTA COUNCIL DUES
- Due November 1: PTA Council of Howard County membership dues of $200, and if provided in your budget, a donation to PTACHC Scholarship Fund . Donations are accepted throughout the year.
Fill out PTACHC Invoice of Dues Form for council dues/scholarship donation.
Mail to: PTACHC, 5451 Beaverkill Road, Columbia, MD 21044
REMEMBER –You must send a copy of the following to Free State PTA no later than 30 days after it was due . We also request you send a copy to PTACHC.
1. Financial review/audit
2. 990EZ/990N whichever is filed
3. MD Charitable Registration update
4. Personal Property Return
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Gov’t WEBSITES:
IRS website: www.irs.gov – for the 990, 990N or 990EZ forms
Maryland Secretary of State MD Charitable Organization
MD Department of Assessments and Taxation: Personal Property Return