REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! Join the largest Texas PTA event of the year! You will find new workshops, increased opportunities for networking and more fun, food and entertainment. Make your plans to come early on Friday for an evening that is not to be missed! CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE REGISTRATION AND HOTEL INFORMATION. Top 10 Reasons to Attend This Year 10: It's a ton of fun! 9: Great training...it's the key to your PTA's success! 8: New! New! New!  Lots of new trainings and ideas for 2nd & 3rd time attendees. 7: Energize yourself and your PTA. 6: Very affordable...the best use of your PTA funds! 5: Austin is a great place to visit! 4: Bring your family...there is something for everyone. 3: Invite teachers, principals, parent involvement specialists and administrators...it's     the cheapest CPEs in Texas! 2: Trade tips with the best at the largest gathering of PTA volunteers in Texas. 1: New schedule allows for more time to have fun with your board!

Come to SLS 2008 and Swing Into Action!

			Sales Tax, Resale Certificates, and Franchise Tax

To all PTA Presidents and Treasurers in Texas:     Texas PTA met with the Comptroller, Susan Combs, and her staff on Monday, April 14, 2008 to discuss the "determined seller vs. agent" sales tax issue.  Click here to view the letter we received from the Comptroller's Office as a result of our meeting.  The fact of the matter is, due to vendors treating the determined seller/agent issue differently, and the confusion for PTA volunteers with contract wording, the Comptroller has recently ruled all catalog/brochure vendors are the determined sellers.  In other words, for PTAs who have brochure/catalog sales, the fundraising company will always be responsible for the sales tax.  Please forward this message to all PTAs in your area.   There is a new resale certificate for non-profits.  You may find the new certificate on the Comptroller's website at http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/01-339.pdf.  On the new resale certificate that requires a number, use your PTA's sales tax permit number.  Your PTA should have a sales tax permit if you are selling taxable items other than on your two declared tax-free days per calendar year.  If you are not selling taxable items except on those days, you would not need a sales tax permit and would then use the taxpayer ID on our Texas exemption letter (page A-12) from the Comptroller's Office.    PTAs do not pay franchise tax as they are exempt under Texas PTA's group exemption.  Please contact Irene Cage at the Comptroller's Office and she'll assist you in getting this straightened out.  Her number is (512) 463-2995.   If you have any questions, please contact Suzy Swan at Texas PTA State Office.   Suzanne "Suzy" Swan Director of Finance Texas PTA 408 West 11th Street Austin, Texas 78701 800.TALK.PTA 512.476.6769 (ext. 202) 512.320.9802 (direct line) sswan@txpta.org

 

			Savannah's 1st Annual 1K Walk/5K Run-Walk to Benefit CISNT

Savannah's 1st Annual 1K Walk/5K Run-Walk to benefit CISNT DATE: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 TIME: 8:30am LOCATION: Race starts at Savannah Elementary Off of Hwy 380,  4 miles west of Dallas North Tollway COST: $14  online , last day to register April 25 by 3:OO PM.  $18  by mail post marked by April 25 (form can be printed from our Sign Up Form  or picked up in person at Savannah Clubhouse by 5:00 PM daily thru April 25. $20 day of race 6:30-7:45 AM. Registation closes at 7:45 AM or when race participants reach 300, whichever comes first. $10  for all youth 14 and under. Click the picture to visit the event's website!   Awards include cash prizes, trophies, medals, and ribbons. Event T-Shirts will be provided to all participants. Participants also gain entrance to Savannah's Water Park for the day. Come out and join the fun! Communities in Schools of North Texas 1597 South Edmonds Ln Lewisville, Texas 75029-5543 972-436-6377 Visit CISNT's webiste!