![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Note, however, that the Group Exemption Number used by BSA local councils may not be used by a unit.Ĭheck appropriate reason (one only) for applying. If your unit’s chartered organization has a GEN (Group Exemption Number) that the unit is permitted to use, put that number in this section. “Other (specify)”, if the chartered organization is not a church or other nonprofit organization – just put troop, pack, etc. “Other nonprofit organization (specify)”, if unit is chartered to a nonprofit organization other than a church.Ĭ. “Church or church-controlled organization”, if chartered organization fits this description.ī. Most units will check one of three boxes:Ī. Units should ask their chartered organization for permission to use their EIN if at all possible. Before filling in Block 8a, Type of Entity, remember that the national office issues charters directly to local chartered organizations and not to units. Please Note: If you do not have the chartered partner’s tax ID number, leave it blank). Name of the principal officer, grantor, or general partner (use chartered organization representative or committee chairperson, and their tax ID number. “Care of” name (Unit treasurer, committee chairman, or chartered organization representative). Name of chartered organization (legal name of applicant) and unit designation e.g.: First United Methodist Church Pack/Troop 151. The responses listed below no longer match up line for line, but do provide typical SS-4 responses for the IRS site. What follows are specific instructions for units (packs, troops, crews, ships, posts) to complete IRS form SS-4 ( Application for Employer Identification Number). If your chartered partner is a business, public school, or PTA/PTO go straight to plan B without presenting the Plan A concept. If the chartered partner does not feel they can help you in this fashion, don’t worry go to Plan B. Some chartered partners are willing to allow units to use their tax number so their unit will be able to obtain a checking account. We will start with the fastest method “Plan A.”Īre you in a council registered unit? There are different instructions for you CLICK HERE to visit a page for more information.ĭue to the charter agreement and tax laws, Units are “subordinate” to the chartered partner. This obviously could pose problems! Here are two approaches. Do not use your social security number for this purpose because all financial transactions are attributed to the individual unit leader providing their social security number. Sometimes this gets confusing for the newly organized unit because financial institutions demand a federal tax number to open an account. Every unit will eventually need to have a checking account. ![]()
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