Deduction
Nonprofit youth organization fees
B&O Tax deduction · RCW 82.04.4271 · enacted 1981
Details
- Citation
- RCW 82.04.4271
- Study reference
- E1110-1
- Tax type
- B&O Tax
- Preference type
- Deduction
- Category
- Nonprofit
- Year enacted
- 1981
- End date
- None scheduled
Fiscal impact (2024 study estimates)
- Revenue if repealed — local ($M)
- FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
- Revenue if repealed — state ($M)
- FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0.348 · FY 2026: 0.41 · FY 2027: 0.442
- Taxpayer savings — local ($M)
- FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
- Taxpayer savings — state ($M)
- FY 2024: 0.351 · FY 2025: 0.379 · FY 2026: 0.41 · FY 2027: 0.442
CTI = confidential taxpayer information · D = unable to disclose
From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study
82.04.4271 - Nonprofit youth organization fees Description Nonprofit youth organizations may take a B&O tax deduction for membership fees, dues, and fees paid for the use of camping and recreational facilities. Purpose Supports the programs and social benefits provided by nonprofit youth organizations. This deduction covers the typical charges of YMCAs, church camps, and similar organizations. Taxpayer ($ in millions): savings FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 State Taxes $0.351 $0.379 $0.410 $0.442 Local Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Repeal of Repealing this deduction would increase revenues. exemption Potential ($ in millions): revenue gains FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 from full repeal State Taxes $0.000 $0.348 $0.410 $0.442 Local Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Assumptions - This repeal takes effect July 1, 2024, and impacts 11 months of collections in fiscal year 2025. - Approximately 50% of the income of nonprofit organizations focusing on youth development comes from membership fees and retail activities. - Approximately 30% of nonprofit organizations focusing on youth development own property in Washington and are receiving a property tax exemption. - Revenues genera
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