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Washington State Trapshooting Association

February 19, 2008 - Important News Flash: Club Memberships May Be Taxable in the State of Washington

Post One:

This just in from Marion Dukes, of the Black Diamond Gun Club:

"Kim,

I belong to the Black Diamond Gun Club. We just completed an audit by the Dept. of Revenue for sales tax. We initially thought that the the audit went well. However we received a follow-up call and it was the auditor's opinion that we need to pay sales tax on our yearly membership dues. This was based on how the state treats health clubs who provide a lot of equipment for the members to use. We charge sales tax on all of the items we sell at the club and on the rounds of trap. However we have a rifle and pistol range that is free for the members to use. So, do you have an e-mail list for the Washington club reps? I will probably need to contact each of them.

Thanks,

Marion Dukes"

If you have any questions about whether your club falls into this category, please feel free to email Marion at: tmdukes@msn.com