We do do not have federal recognition yet, and if and when we get it, it will be under 501(c)7 at the IRS's urging and not 501(c)3. 501(c)3 would be required for us to get an exemption although I doubt we could get it in time anyhow. Other than that kind of exemption, everybody selling anything at anytime for any raeson must pay the tax in VA :-( sh --- RickDotson@aol.com wrote: > Scott, > > I will forward to Ivo. Even as a nonprofit the AGA would > need to pay sales tax? > > Rick Dotson > _______________________________________________ > AGA-mcm mailing list > AGA-mcm@thekrib.com > http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/aga-mcm > ===== The AGA Convention has SOLD OUT of rooms at the special discount rate. Contact hotel directly (703)920-3230 for other hotel discounts possibly available -- ask for the "leisure rate" of $119 per night. The generic reservation line may not offer the "leisure rate." For alternative hotel info see http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/convention.html Capacity for the Field Trip was doubled and is likely to sell out soon. The $59 registration rate increases on October 28th to $79. The Annual AGA Convention, 2004, November 12-14, hosted by GWAPA.org _______________________________________________ AGA-mcm mailing list AGA-mcm@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/aga-mcm