Tax Notice Regarding Portion of 2005 Dues that are Deductible

     Local 212 does not have the ability to keep track of the total dues paid by each of our more than 1600 members.  The total dues paid during 2005 should appear on your final check stub for the year.  Please refer to that for your income tax filing purposes. 

     In accordance with Internal Revenue Service code section 633 (e)(1)(A) we are required to report the amount of dues paid by members that relate to lobbying and certain political expenditures.  Please be advised that 12.92% of the dues paid by you during 2005 related to lobbying and certain political expenditures and are non-deductible pursuant to Internal Revenue Service code section 162(e)(1).  Please consult your tax advisor regarding your individual reporting requirements.

Jim Benedum
2nd V.P. - Financial