3.28.08

Unit IRS Reporting Requirements

As you may know, the IRS has introduced a new, abbreviated filing for small tax-empt with annual gross receipts of less than $25,000: Form 990-N. The Boy Scouts of America has received questions about whether this new filing applies to Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venturing crews, and other units, and has consulted the IRS and outside counsel about it.

In their opinion, most Scout units do not have to file the new Form 990-N. Your unit filing requirements will likely remain unchanged from last year. For most units, no filing is required. >> Read more from the National Finance Support Division

2.27.2008

Policy on the Scout Participation in Political Events

Since we are in a presidential election year, it is a good time to restate the BSA's long-standing policy regarding the participation of Scouts in political rallies and other political events. >>Download Letter National