Social Clubs

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
IRS Tax Exemot and Government Entitles Release Number: 202243010 Release Date: 10/28/2022 UIL Code: 501.07-00
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Date: October 26, 2021
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This is a final dctcmrination that you don't qualify for exemption from fedei-al income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 50l(a) as an organization described in IRC Section 50I(c)(7}, for the tax periods above. Your determination letter dated , is revoked.
Our adverse determination as to your exempt status was made for the following reasons: You have not established that you are operated substantially for the pleasure and recreation of your members or for other nonprofitable pm.poses, and that no part of your net earnings inures to the benefit of any private shareholder within the meaning ofIRC Section 50l(c)(7). You have regularly received a substantial portion of your income from nonmember sources, and thns, you are no longer qualified for exemption under IRC Section 501(c)(7).
Organizations that are not exempt under IRC Section 50 l generally are required to file federal income tax returns and pay tax, where applicable. For further instructions, fom1s and information please visit www.irs.gov.
What you must do if you disagree with this determination
If you want to contest our final determination. you have 90 days from the date this determination letter was mailed to you to file a petition or complaint in one of the three federal courts listed below.
Bow to file your action for declaratory judgment
If you decide to contest this determination, you may file an action for declaratory judgment under the provisions ofIRC Section 7428 in one of the following three venues: l) United States Tax Court. 2) the United States Court of Federal Claims or 3) the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Please contact the clerk of the appropriate court for rules and the appropriate forms for filing an action for declaratory judgment by refe11ing to the enclosed Publication 892, How to Appeal an IRS Determination on Tax-Exempt Status. You may write to the courts at the following addresses:
United States Tax Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Comt for the District of Columbia 400 Second Street, NW 717 Madison Place, NW 333 Constitution Ave., N. W.
Washington, DC 20217 Wasb.ington, DC 20439 Washington, DC 20001 Processing of income tax returns and assessments of any taxes due will not be delayed if you file a petition for declaratory judgment under IRC Section 7428.
Letter 6337 (12-2020)
Catalog Number 74808E
Information about the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service
The IRS office whose phone number appears at the top of the notice can best address and access your tax information and help get you answers. However, you may be eligible for free help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) if you can't resolve your tax problem with the IRS, or you believe an IRS procedu:-e just isn't working as it should. TAS is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayer rights. Contact your local Taxpayer Advocate Office at:
Or call TAS at 877-777-4778. For more information about TAS and your rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, go to taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov. Do not send your federal court pleading to the TAS address listed above. Use the applicable federal court address provided earlier in the letter. Contacting TAS does not extend the time to file an action for declaratory judgment.
Where you can find more information
Enclosed are Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer, and Publication 594, The IRS Collection Process, for more comprehensive information.
Find tax forms or publications by ".isiting ·..vww.irs.gov/forms or calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
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2. cerely, , ., v., ..
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Sean E. O'Reilly ct"
Director, Exempt Organizations Examinations
Letter 6337 (12-2020)
Catalog '\Jumber 74808E
Department of the Treasury
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We enclosed a copy of our audit~ Form 886-A, Explanation of Items, explaining that we propose to revoke your tax-ex.empt status as an organization described in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(7).
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If you haven,t already. please sign the enclosed Form 6018, Consent to Proposed Action, and return it to the contact person shown at the top of this letter. We'll issue a final adverse letter determining that you aren1t an organization descnoed iI1 IRC Section 50 I ( c )(7) for the periods above.
If you disagree l. Request a meeting or telephone conference with the manager shown at the top of this letter.
2. Send any information you want us to consider.
3. File a protest with the IRS Appeals Office. If you request a meeting with the manager or send additional information as stated in 1 and 2, above, you'll still be able to file a protest with IRS Appeals Office after the meeting or after we consider the information.
The IRS Appeals Office is independent of the Exempt Organizations division and resolves most disputes informally. If you file a protest. the auditing agent may ask you to sign a consent to extend the period of limitations for assessing tax. This is to allow the IRS Appeals Office enough time to consider your case.
For your protest to be valid, it must contain certain specific information, including a statement of the facts, applicable law, and arguments in support of your position. For specific infonnation needed for a valid protest, refer to Publication 892, How to Appeal an. IRS Determination on Tax,..Exempt Status.
Fast Track Mediation (FTM) referred to in Publication 3498, The Examination Process, generally doesn't apply now that we've issued this letter.
Letter 3618 (Rev. 8-2019)
Catalog Nmlbef 34809F
4. Request technical advice from the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Tax Exempt Government Entities) if you feel the issue hasn't been addressed in published precedent or has been treated inconsistently by the IRS.
If you're considering requesting technical advice, contact the person shown ~t the top of this letter. If you disagree with the technical advice decision, you will be able to appeal to the IRS Appeals Office, as explained above. A decision made in a technical advice memorandum, however, generally is final and binding on Appeals. lfwe don't hear from you If you don't respond to this proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of this letter, we'll issue a final adverse determination letter.
Contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Office is a taxpayer right
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an. independent organization within the IRS that can help protect your taxpayer rights. TAS can offer you help if your tax problem is causing a hardship, or you've tried cut haven't been able to resolve your problem with the IRS. If you qualify for TAS assistance, which is always free, TAS will do everything possible to help you. Visit www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov or call 877-777-4778.
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Enclosures:
Form 886-A
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Sean cf Reilly
Director, Exempt Orga:iizations Examinations
Letter 3618 (Rev. 8-2019)
Catalog Number 34809F
Form886-A
Name of taxpayer

# ISSUE

Whether the tax-exempt status of
Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Explanations of Items
Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Schedule number or exhibit Year/Period ended , an IRC Section 501(c)(7) social club, should be revoked due to excessive non-member income.

# FACTS

The Secretary of State website states that (" ") incorporated in on ; its principal office is in ; and is active and in good standing with the state. The fiscal year ending , Form does not list an exempt purpose of the organization. Per Articles of Incorporation, the purpose of the organization is the"
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In applied for tax-exemption status under Internal Revenue Code subsection 501(c)(5).
In a letter dated was precluded from tax exemption under subsection 501(c)(5) because are not considered to be used in agriculture (Rev. Rul. 57-588). Per Letter dated · , the IRS granted tax-exempt status under subsection 50l(c)(7).
On , Internal Revenue Agent ("the Agent") interviewed the Treasurer, who explained membership requirements. Membership dues are collected at General meetings, paid by cash or check.
During the interview, the Treasurer confirmed that was not aware about recordkeeping requirements as outlined in Revenue Procedure 71-17. The Treasurer said that does not separate income from members and non-members during shows.
On , the Agent conducted an examination of books and records. The scope of the examination was to schedule and analyze records to determine if records are in compliance with the record keeping requirements of Revenue Procedure 71-17; and, to determine if is organized and operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation, and other nonprofitable purposes within the meaning ofIRC section 501(c)(7) and Public Law 94-568 (Senate Report 94-1318).
For the fiscal year ending , timely filed Forms and . On Form Part I, line , program service revenues total $ , from shows $ , training classes $ , and matches $ . On Form reported investment income of$ and took the $ specific deduction. On Form , line , unrelated business taxable income was$ with an unrelated business income tax of$ paid the tax with the return.
The sources of income are membership dues, shows, training classes, matches, other events (silent auction, accessories sales), and interest income.
Form886-A
Departnent of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Senrce
Explanations of Items
Schecille num:ier orexhbit
Name of taxpayer Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Year/Period ended does not own a building. facilities for their activi:ies: for the show on & and for the and The match events are conducted at for the match on and at ' for the match on evening training classes occur at the previously mentioned & show on & Annual dues for regular club members are $ Members also pay a $ initiation fee. members in the fiscal year ending , associate members are $ , and junior members are $ also pay the same dues. Including , there were and members in the next fiscal year. people are life members and no longer pay dues. year collected and claimed$ in membership dues for fiscal In response to Information Document Request (IDR) # 2 Shows, provided documents from During the initial interview, , open to the public. Catalogues provided by Treasurer ("the Trea3urer''), said that shows are confirm this statemen:. The shows are most significant activity, held m and Shows are open to any recognized by . The championship is determined based on the standards for the , the best of the selected by the judge. There are different groups: The , the , the , the , the , the , the . One winner is selected in each group. compete against each other, so by the end of the Show winners are selected. hires a Shows, • , licensed ·:,y the manage the shows. The handles all funds and supplies, receives the money from deducts the expenses, and then issues checks to · , to entries, is neither a member of nor an officer, employee or donor/grantor of . For fiscal year ending issued to checks, totaling $ The checks are listed in Table 1 below. general ledger li3t these as undeposited funds.
Schedule number
Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Form 886-A or exhibit
Explanations of Items
Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Name of taxpayer Year/Period ended for Shows in and
Table 1 Payments received from
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Amount
Bank Date
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$
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Undeposited Funds (Funds received, but not yet deposited to a bank account) Undeposited Funds (Funds received, but not yet deposited to a bank account) Undeposited Funds (Funds received, but not yet deposited to a bank account) Undeposited Funds (Funds received, but not yet deposited to a bank account) Undeposited Funds (Funds received, but not yet deposited to a hank account) Undeposited Funds (Funds received, but not yet deposited to a bank account) Undeposited Funds (Funds received, but not yet deposited to a bank account) Undeposited Funds (Funds received, but not yet deposited to a bank account) Undeposited Funds (Funds received, but not yet deposited to a bank account) www.irs.gov Form 886-A Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Explanations of Items
Schedule number orexhl>it
Name of taxpayer Tax Identification NL.mber (last 4 digits) Year/Period ended Per the Shows invoices, income from shows entries in totaled $ matching profit & loss statement's account (entry fees less expenses); the company's total deductions amounted to $ , for a net income of$ During the interview, the Treasurer mentioned that general public is allowed to attend Shows. does not keep records and does not separate revenues received from members and non-members attending the Shows. The analysis of the catalogues published for the Shows reveals that the majority of the participants are not members of . Per interview, Training classes are designated for members but still anyone can take training classes for his/her books and records reported. income from following sources for the years ending and Table Sources of income for the years ending and Sources of income Member/ Non-member Amount Membership dues Member $ Shows Non-member $ Training Classes Member $ Matches ·Member $ Member $ Silent Auction Member $ Sales Member $ Income P&L Statement for the $ fiscal year Membership dues Member $ Shows Non-member $ Training Classes Member $ Matches Member $ Member $ Silent Auction Member $ Sales Member $ Income per P&L Statement for $ the fiscal year The Profit & Loss Statement for the fiscal year reports total income of$ , including investment income of$ . This matches the total revenue income on Form , line 9.
Catalog Number 20810W Page_4_ www.lrs.gov Form 886-A Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Explanations of Items
Schedule number or exhibit
Name of taxpayer Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Year/Period ended Total e~penses on Form , line , for licenses, rent, utilities, awards/promotions, insurance, show direct expenses, etc. totaled $ ; Direct show expenses were $ Total expenses on Profit & Loss statement for were$ with expenses for Shows of$ Since the non-member income from exceeded the threshold for allowable non-member income for 50l(c)(7) organizations, the audit was extended to the next fiscal year In response to IDR # 0003 the Organization provided the requested documents: books, bank statements, membership list, records from for the fiscal year , The Agent conducted an examination of for the year ending books and records and reconciled them to the Form For the fiscal year ending , timely filed Forms and . On Form Part I, line , program service revenues total $ , from shows $ , training classes $ , and matches $ . On Form reported investment income of$ and took the $ specific deduction. On Form , line , unrelated business taxable income was $ with an unrelated business income tax of$ paid almost at the same time as filed the return.
For fiscal year ending issued to checks, totaling $ . The checks are listed in Table 1 above.
Per the Shows invoices, income from shows entries in totaled $ , matching 's profit & loss statement's account (entry fees less expenses); The company's total deductions amounted to $ , for a net income of$ collected and claimed$ in membership dues for the fiscal year The sources of income for the year ending are indicated in Table 2.
Total income on Profit & Loss Statement for the fiscal year includes investment income of $ and equals to $ . It matches the total revenue income on Form , line 9.
Total expenses on Form direct expenses, etc. totaled $ , line 17, for licenses, rent, utilities, awards/promotions, insurance, ; Direct show expenses were $ Total expenses on Profit & Loss statement for equal$ with expenses for Shows of$ show Form 886-A Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Explanations of Items
Schedule number or exhibit
Name of taxpayer Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Year/Period ended Listed below are the amounts reported on Form for the fiscal years of through Table 3 Non-member income percentage years Reporting Year Total Income1 Total nonmember Nonmember income % of income2 total income $ $ % $ $ % $ $ % $ $ % Footnotes:
1. Per Form , Part I, line 7a
2. Per examination or Form , Part V, line 10b

# LAW

Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) provides for the exemption from federal income tax for clubs organized for pleasure, recreation, and other nonprofitable purposes, substantially all of the activities of which are for such purposes and no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder.
Treasury Regulation Section 1.50l(c)(7)-l(a) states that exemption provided by Section 50l(a) of the Code for organizations described in Section 501(c)(7) of the Code applies only to clubs which are organized and operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation, and other nonprofitable purposes, but does not apply to any club if any part of its net earnings inure to the benefit of any private share ho Ider. In general, this exemption extends to social and recreation clubs which are supported solely by membership fees, dues, and cssessments.
However, a club otherwise entitled to exemption will not be disqualified because it raises revenue from members through the use of club facilities or in connection with club activities.
Treasury Regulation Section 1.501(c)(7)-l(b) states that a club which engages in business, such as making its social and recreational facilities available to the general public or by selling real estate, timter, or other products, is not organized and operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation, and other nonprofitable purposes, and is not exemption under Section 501(a) of the Code. Solicitation by advertisement or otherwise for public patronage ofits facilities is prima facie evidence that is engaging in business and i~ not be:ng operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation, or social purpose. However, an incidental sale of property wiE not deprive a club of its exemption.
The Senate Report 94-1318 to Public Law 94-568, 1976-2 C.B. 896, provides that a social club may receive up to 35 percent of its gross receipts, including investment income, from sources outside its :nembership Form886-A Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Explanations of Items
Name of taxpayer Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Schedule number or exhibit Year/Period ended without losing exemption. Within this 35 percent amount, not more than 15 percent of the gross receipts should be derived from the use of a social club's facilities or services by the general public. This means that a club exempt from taxation described in Section 501(0)(7) is permitted to receive up to 35 percent of its gross receipts from a combination of investment income and receipts from non-members so long as the latter do not represent more than 15 percent of total receipts.
Revenue rulings:
Revenue Ruling 66-149, 1966-1 C.B. 146, held that a social club is not exempt from Federal income tax as an organization described in Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 where it regularly derives a substantial part of its income from nonmember sources such as, for example, dividends and interest on investments which it owns. However, a club's right to exemption under section 501(c)(7) of the Code is not affected by the fact that for a relatively short period a substantial part of its income is derived from investment of the proceeds of the sale of its former clubhouse pending the acquisition of a new home for Revenue Ruling 69-219, 1969-1 C.B. 153, held that a social club that regularly holds its golf course open to the general public and charges established green fees that are used for maintenance and improvement of club facilities is not exemption under Section 50l(c)(7) of the Code.
Revenue Ruling 60-324, 1960-2 C.B. 173, held that A social club which has been granted exemption from Federal income tax under Section 50l(c)(7) of the Code of 1954 may lose its exemption if it makes its club facilities available to the general public on a regular, recurring, basis since it may then no longer be considered to be organized and operated exclusively for its exempt purpose.
Revenue Ruling 67-428, 1967-2 C.B. 204. held that a federation of clubs does not qualify for exemption from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Revenue Ruling 58-589, 1958-2 C.B. 266, held that a social club must establish (1) that it is a club both organized and operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation and other nonprofitable purposes. To meet the first requirement, there must be an established membership of individuals, personal contracts and fellowship. A commingling of the members must play a material part in the life of the organization.
Court cases:
Pittsburgh Press Club v. USA, 536 F.2d 572, (1976) the Court held that while the reports mandate the application of a "facts and circumstances test" in the event that gross receipts from nonmember and/or investment income reach the prohibited levels, they do not specify any of the relevant facts and circumstances that should be considered. However, the Court of Appeals in this case has indicated some factors to consider in determining exempt status.
Factors to consider in applying this test include:
• The actual percentage of nonmember receipts and/or investment income.
Catalog Number 20810W Page_?_ www.irs.gov Fonn 886-A Departrrent of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Explanations of Items
Name of taxpayer Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Schedule number or exhibit
Year/Period ended
• The frequency of nonmember's use of club facilities. (An unusual or single event (that is, non-recurrent on a year to year basis) that generates all the nonmember income should be viewed more favorably than nonmember income arising from frequent use by nonmembers).
• The number of years the percentage has been exceeded. (The record over a period of years is also relevant. The high percentage in one year, with the other years being within the permitted levels, should be viewed more favorably to the organization than a consistent pattern of exceeding the limits, even by relatively small amounts).
• The purposes for which the club's facilities were made available to nonmembers.
• Whether the nonmember income generates net profits for the organization. Profits derived from nonmembers, unless set aside, subsidize the club's activities for members and result in inurement within the meaning ofIRC 501(c)(7).
In Polish American Club Inc v. Commissioner 33 T.C.M 925 (1974) the Court held that making club facilities available to the general public, for a fee, represented a subs:antial activity disqu3.1ifying the c 1 u b from exemption under Section 501 ( c )(7) of the Code.
In Spokane Motorcycle Club v. United States, 222 F .Supp. 151, the court ruled that refreshments, goods, and services furnished to members of a charitable, nonprofit corporation from business enterprise net profits constituted benefits inuring to individual members, and, therefore, corpora:ion was not exempt from federal income tax. Judge Powell further stated, "But it is clear that when a club. otherwise exempt, engages in a business from which it derives profits from outside sources wholly disproportionate to its nontaxable purposes, and such profits inure to the benefit of its members in the nature of permanent improvements and facilities., it loses its exempt status under the definitive provisions of the statute. It should be noted that to be exempt from taxation, the club must not only be organized exclusively for pleasure, recreation and other nonprofitable purposes, but it must be operated exclusively for those purposes as well."
In Aviation Club of Utah v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 162 F .2d 984, the court upheld the position taken by the tax court in a previous ruling whereby the income received by the club from non-exempt activities was so disproportionate to the income received from exempt purposes that the c~ub lost its exempt status. Judge Murrah invoked the same concept as that in Spo.icane Motorcycle Clu.1:J v. Unired States, whereby if a club engages in a business from which it derives profits from outside sources wholly disproportionate to nontaxable purposes, and such profits inure to the benefit of its members in the nature of permanent improvements and facilities, the club loses its exempt status.
Revenue procedures:
Revenue. Procedure. 71-17, 1971 WL 26186, 1971-1 C.B. 683 sets forth guidelines for determining the effect gross receipts derived from use of a social club's facilities by the general public have on the club's exemption from federal income tax under section 50l(c)(7) of the Code. The club must maintain books and records of Catalog Number 20810W Fage_8_ www.irs.gov Form 886-A Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Explanations of Items
Name of taxpayer Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Schedule number or exhibit Year/Period ended each such use and the amount derived therefrom. This requirement applies even though the member pays initially for such use. In each instance the record must contain the following information:
1. The date;
2. The total number in the party;
3. The number of nonmembers in the party;
4. The total charges;
5. The charges attributable to nonmembers;
6. The charges paid by nonmembers;
7. Where a member pays all or part of the charges attributable to nonmembers, a statement signed by the member indicating whether he has been or will be reimbursed for such nonmember use and, if so, the amount of the reimbursement;
8. Where the member's employer reimburses the member or makes direct payment to the club for the charges attributable to nonmembers, a statement signed by the member indicating the name of his employer; the amount of the payment attributable to the nonmember use; the nonmember's name and business or other relationship to the member; and the business, personal, or social purpose of the member served by the nonmember use; and,
9. Where a nonmember, other than the employer of the member, makes payment to the club or reimburses a member and a claim is made that the amount was paid gratuitously for the benefit of a member, a statement signed by the member indicating the donor's name and relationship to the member, and containing information to substantiate the gratuitous nature of the payments or reimbursement.
Exceptions to these record keeping requirements are:
1. Where a group of eight or fewer individuals, at least one of whom is a member, uses club facilities, it will be assumed for audit purposes that the nonmembers are the guests of the member, provided payment for such use is received by the club directly from the member or the member's employer.
2. Where 75 percent or more of a group using club facilities are members, it will likewise be assumed for audit purposes that the nonmembers in the group are guests of members, provided payment for such use is received by the club directly from one or more of the members or the member's employer.
3. Solely for purposes of 1 and 2, above, payment by a member's employer will be assumed to be for a use that serves a direct business objective of the employee-member.
Form 886-A
Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Sel\~ce
Explanations of Items
Sche<i.Jle num:>er or exhibit
Name of taxpayer Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Year/Period ended
GOVERNMENT'S POSITION/ ANALYSIS:
The Pittsburgh Press Club v. USA court case holds that when nonmember income reaches a prohibited level the following facts and circumstances should be considered:
• The frequency of nonmember's use of club facilities. (An unusual or single event (that is, non-recurrent on a year to year basis) that generates all the nonmember income shodd be viewed more f.avorably than nonmember income arising from frequent use by nonmembers).
• The number of years the percentage has been exceeded. (The record over a period of years is also relevant.
The high percentage in one year, with the other years being within the perm~tted levels, should be viewed more favorably to the organization than a consistent pattern of exceeding the limits, even by relatively small amounts).
• The purposes for which the club's facilities were made available to nonmerr.bers.
• Whether the nonmember income generates net profits for the organization. Profits derived from nonmembers, unless set aside, subsidize the club's activities for members a.id result in inurement within the meaning ofIRC 501(c)(7).
Based upon the above facts, activities, which derive gross receipts primarily from nonmembers, are substantial and recurring. Therefore, does not qualify for exemption as a social club described in Section 50l(c)(7) of the Code; Treasury Regulation Section 1.501(c)(7)-l(a); and, Treasury Regulation Section 1.501(c)(7)-l(b) as is not organized and opera:ed exclusively :or pleasure, recreation, and other nonprofit purposes.
Revenue Rulings 66-149, 69-219, and, 60-324 support the position that a social club described in Section 501 ( c )(7) of the Code which regularly derives a substantial part of its incot!le from nonmember sources is not exempt from federal income tax.
Revenue Procedure 71-17 (Rev. Proc. 71-17) requires Section 501(c)(7) organ:.zations to maintain adequate records to substantiate the gross receipts derived from nonmembers. dd not maintain such records.
The payments received from are non-member income since is nei:her a member of the club nor an officer, employee, or donor/grantor of The Agent found that the income from nonmember exceed the allowed percentage of nonmember gross receipts per Public Law 94-568; doesn't keep detailed records of member and nonmember income. accounting also doesn't include detail information of entry fees of participants for shows.
Catalog Number 20810W Page_jQ_ www.irs.gov Form886-A Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
Explanations of Items
Name of taxpayer Tax Identification Number (last 4 digits) Schedule number or exhibit
Year/Period ended
The Senate Report 94-1318 to Public Law 94-568, 1976-2 C.B. 896, quantitatively defines substantial amounts of income from nonmembers. The report supports the position that a social club, which is open to the general public, is permitted to receive up to 35 percent of their gross receipts, including investment income, from sources outside of their membership without losing their tax-exempt status. It is also intended that within this 35-percent amount not more than 15 percent of the gross receipts should be derived from the use of a social club's facilities or services by the ieneral public. It appears from calendar year to activities exceeded these limitations.
In Polish American Club Inc v. Commissioner, the courts' decision supports the position that a social club described in Section 501 ( c )(7) of the Code which regularly derives a substantial part of its income from nonmember sources, on a recurring basis, is not exempt from Federal income rax.
TAXPAYER'S POSITION
The taxpayer has not yet been presented with this formal report but has communicated that it believes it is tax-exempt.
CONCLUSION no longer qualifies for exemption under Section 501(c)(7) of the Code as its nonmember income has exceeded the 35% non-member income limit, and /or 15% income from non-member use of facilities limit set by Congress and the courts. Therefore, we propose to revoke its exempt status under Section 50l(c)(7) of the Code for the year ended and Catalog Number 20810W Page_1_1_ www.lrs.gov