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A local PTA is a constituent organized under the authority of the Utah Congress of Parents and Teachers (the Utah PTA), a branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (the National PTA).
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PTA Trademarks |
"Parent-Teacher Association" and "PTA" are registered service marks of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (National PTA). Only those groups chartered by the Utah PTA are entitled to use the name "PTA". Any other use constitutes trademark infringement. |
| Tax-Exempt Status |
| The Utah PTA has secured a 501(c)(3) exemption ruling from the IRS recognizing it as a charitable, nonprofit organization exempt from paying federal income tax. We also have a ruling from the State Tax Commission exempting PTA from state sales tax. Each of the locals and councils in Utah that are in good standing are covered by this group exemption status.
The Utah Sales Tax Law requires every PTA to pay sales tax on purchases under $1,000.00 and then request a refund. The Utah PTA treasurer has set up a procedure to follow when applying for a refund. See Utah PTA Handbook for further information. Vendors may request a tax exemption certificate that can be obtained by calling the Utah PTA office.
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| Forms to Be Completed & Deadline Dates |
| The following forms can be downloaded by clicking on the document title below.
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| Bylaws |
Every local unit should have a copy of their bylaws with an official red stamp. Bylaws are to be renewed every three
years. If you do not have a copy with the red stamp you can contact your council and/or region as they are given a copy
of the bylaws also. All bylaws that are past due must be renewed before December 1 in order to qualify to be part of the
Reflections program. |
| Web sites |
| The Utah PTA and the National PTA have a web site with resources for local units as well as parents. The websites can
be located at:
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