How much are our local unit membership dues? How can we change the amount of our unit’s dues?
Your unit’s dues are specified in your bylaws and may be amended by a vote of the general membership, following bylaws amendment procedures. The amount should include a reasonable sum for the local unit, plus $4.25 for national and state dues ($2.25 and $2.00 respectively). Total dues should be affordable by all prospective members of the community.
When should membership dues be turned in?
On the first day of the next month after collected.
How do we send in our membership dues?
Fill out a Dues Remittance Form, enclose a check for the number of dues listed and mail to the State Office at the address on the form, or submit your dues online and pay via PayPal.
How much do we send into the state office for our dues?
For each member, a total of $4.25 is sent into the state office to cover the state & national dues. For each business membership, $5.50 is sent into the state office.
What about “Family Memberships”?
Missouri PTA discourages group and/or family memberships. The concept of group memberships (e.g., family memberships) must include the payment of dues and a membership card issued to each member. Your PTA’s bylaws should stipulate the number of members considered a family and the price of said “family membership”. You will still need to send in the appropriate amount of dues ($4.25) for each person included in the “family membership” price.
Where do I find a Dues Remittance Form?
On our website under Forms and Awards.
Can we increase our membership dues?
Yes, but only after following the steps outlined in your bylaws regarding dues increases. The amount you send to the state office stays the same.
May we charge students a lower rate of membership dues?
Yes, you may have a student membership rate. However, the amount of student dues must be listed in your bylaws and must be enough to cover the portion of dues ($4.25) that is sent in to cover the state & national dues. Student members’ dues may not be subsidized by the unit.
Are membership dues tax deductable?
By virtue of being part of National and the state PTA, the IRS grants a local unit PTA non-profit (501(c)(3)) status and therefore dues collected by PTA units are generally tax deductible. This is provided that the services a PTA provides to members are intangible and do not provide any direct benefit to specific members or groups of members. Such intangible services include leadership and legislation.
* Please keep in mind: PTA does not dispense tax advice. It is the taxpayer’s responsibility to report income and deductions appropriately. Members or PTAs should consult directly with a tax professional if they believe their circumstances are unusual.