WSR 06-10-042

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE


[ Filed April 28, 2006, 3:41 p.m. ]


ISSUANCE OF INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT


     The department is announcing the issuance of this interpretive statement in the Washington state register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.05.230(4).

     ETA 2031.04.183 -- Camping Clubs Receiving Initiation Fees and Dues Income: Excise Tax Advisory 2031.04.183 (ETA 2031) has been issued to explain that for purposes of determining whether income is deductible as bona fide initiation fees or dues, a camping club must first show that it receives some income from dues and/or initiation fees solely for social benefits and not for services rendered. It explains that the fact that a camping club may have barbeques or other events for its members at no separate charge does not demonstrate that the member pays a portion of his or her dues for social benefits.

     A copy of this document is available via the internet at http://www.dor.wa.gov/content/laws/eta/eta.aspx or a request for copies may be directed to Roseanna Hodson, Interpretations and Technical Advice Unit, P.O. Box 47453, Olympia, WA 98504-7453, phone (360) 570-6119, fax (360) 586-5543.

Alan R. Lynn

Rules Coordinator

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