EASFAA will maintain its status as a private non-profit entity incorporated in one of the jurisdictions within the EASFAA region.
Procedures:
It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to see that the Association maintains its status.
The Treasurer will maintain records certifying non-profit status.
As necessary, the Treasurer will work with the CPA to accomplish whatever filings are necessary to maintain the status.
Because EASFAA is incorporated in Massachusetts as a private non-profit organization, it must file a federal non-profit tax return annually. The auditor prepares the federal tax return as part of the annual audit process.
There is no requirement to file a state income tax return in Massachusetts.
Since June 28, 1989, the Association has been permanently incorporated in Massachusetts as a private non-profit entity.