TO: All Districts and Clubs Subject to United States Tax Laws

FROM: Legal Division

RE: Tax Information Available on LCI Website

Lions clubs and districts are required to file tax forms in accordance with the United States tax laws.  Information and filing requirements and instructions are available on the Lions Clubs International website in the Tax Information section.

In this section you will find:  detailed information concerning the requirements for filing Form 990, 990-N (E-Postcard), 990-EZ; a sample Form 990-EZ, with explanations; a blank Form 990-EZ; guidelines for disclosures regarding non-deductibility of contributions or gifts to Lions districts and clubs; and a summary of provisions concerning possible tax liability for Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT).  Additional information concerning United States tax laws may be obtained from the IRS website. Please review this information at your earliest convenience.  We trust that this information will be helpful to you.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this information, please email the Legal Division or call (630)571-5466, ext. 360.