The Rental Housing Alliance Oregon is a 501(c) (6) corporation. As such, we are allowed to lobby to influence legislation. A portion of the annual dues are utilized for lobbying activities on behalf of our members.
deductible as a business expense; however, the RHA Oregon estimates that 15.87% of the dues payment is not deductible as a business expense because of RHA Oregon’s lobbying activities on behalf of its members. The figure shown above represents the portion of your 2020 dues utilized for lobbying activities at both the state and local level. Please consult with your tax advisor regarding the proper treatment of your dues for income tax purposes.
Your membership dues payments may be tax deductible as a necessary trade or business expense. The portion of your dues utilized for lobbying activities is not deductible. Dues paid to the Rental Housing Alliance Oregon are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be
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RENTAL ALLIANCE UPDATE February 2021
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