Can you report the following?

• Current Bylaws - Bylaws have been reviewed and/or amended and submitted to MDPTA for approval within the last three years. The bylaws template is available on line at www.mdpta.org.
• Payment of Membership Dues - Maryland PTA (state) = $1.50 per PTA member and                                     National PTA (national) = $1.75 per PTA member - Membership cards are sent by MDPTA in sheets of 10. Dues ($3.25 per member-total) are remitted to the MDPTA office on a monthly basis;state forwards national portion. Individuals can/should be encouraged to join at any time. PTA"s must pay for each card or return unused cards to MDPTA office.
• Maintain membership of at least 25 members - Only members of a local PTA who have paid dues for the current year may participate in the business of that PTA.
• Current incorporation in the State of Maryland - Contact MD PTA for incorporation status or check online at www.dat.state.md.us;click on Business Data Search, then Business Enttity Information and follow search instructions.
• Submit name and address of PTA President to the MDPTA office
• IRS and Taxes - File the appropriate tax form with the IRS, 4.5 months after end of fiscal year. Form 990N (new effective FY07/08) - if average gross income <$25,000 over 3 years. Form 990EZ  - if average gross income >$25000 over 3 years. Form 990 - if average gross income >$100,000 over 3 years
• Insurance - Bonding, liability and directors and officers liability insurance are required. In order to meet the requirements for bonding insurance, a financial audit must be completed at the close of each fiscal year or upon a change of Treasurer

Being a unit in good standing allows your local unit to be eligible for membership awards, credential cards for National PTA Convention and Maryland State Convention and/or participate in the business of the organization.

Have you checked the status of your unit's incorporation? 

If you are not considered  "In Good Standing" by the Maryland Department of Assessments, you need to contact them (410-767-1350) to find out what is required to bring you into Good Standing. Not being in good standing can result in the loss of your incorporation and the protection it provides.  It will cause your local to not be in good standing, and thus not be able to participate in several of our programs and benefits.  This loss of standing by the MD Dept of State is usually a result of not filing your property tax report. 

THIS REPORT NEEDS TO BE FILED WHETHER YOUR PTA/PTSA OWNS ANY PROPERTY OR NOT!!!

   Check your status at www.dat.state.md.us

• Click on Business Data Search
• Click on Business Entity Search
• Then enter either the PTA name as originally submitted OR enter the Incorporation number for your PTA.
• When you see your PTA, click on general information
• This will give you an overview of the status of your PTA.        

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