Upcoming Deadlines - Fall 2014

INDIANAPOLIS - With the beginning of a new academic year, it's important your chapter or colony is up to date with Tau Kappa Epsilon's annual form requirements. One of the first orders of business for your chapter or colony to carry out includes payment of the Risk Management Fee, and completion of the Annual Membership Fee Worksheet and 990-N tax form. 

See below for details in regard to each form and its corresponding due date. 

Annual Membership Fee Worksheet Due September 15

The Annual Membership Fee Worksheet is your chapter or colony's annual roster. With your assistance, AMF Worksheets are completed annually by your Grand Province Advisor (lead volunteer in your area) or TKE Professional Staff Regional Director.

To allow for the most accurate data, chapters and colonies are asked to schedule a time with your Grand Province Advisor (GPA) or Regional Director (RD) by September 8 to complete your roster worksheet. To make this process easier for you, the Offices of the Grand Chapter has added an AMF Worksheet Preparation form on the Dashboard of the Chapter Module. If you complete the prep work ahead of the call, the roster worksheet should take between 15-20 minutes to complete with your GPA or RD.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your GPA or RD. Their contact information can be found on the Dashboard page in the TKE Chapter Module.

Risk Management Fees Due October 15

By now, all chapters and colonies in Tau Kappa Epsilon have received their 2014-2015 Risk Management Fee invoice from James R. Favor & Company.

Risk Management Fees are due in full by October 15. Your chapter or colony can pay by September 15 and receive a 10% credit on your Chapter Statement.

Alternatively, a chapter can set up a payment plan with Eric Johnson at the Offices of the Grand Chapter for at least 50% due on October 15 and the remaining payment due on March 15.

If your payment is not received on time, your insurance coverage will be cancelled and you will be charged an Insurance Reinstatement Charge of $250. Failure to pay your Risk Management Fee will result in coverage cancellation and may result in your chapter's loss of recognition with Tau Kappa Epsilon. To view the Risk Management Fees invoice, please login to the TKE Chapter Module at https://module.tke.org.

For American TKE chapters/colonies, payments should be made directly to James R. Favor & Company at http://www.jrfco.com/ach.htm.

For Canadian TKE chapter/colonies, payments should be made directly to Tau Kappa Epsilon at https://module.tke.org.

990-N Tax Forms Due October 15

October 15 is the final day to file your 990-N tax form. To avoid the risk of losing your chapter or colony's status as a tax-exempt organization, you must file your taxes by October 15.

The 990-N tax form must be completed by every chapter and colony in TKE Nation.

Tau Kappa Epsilon is organized as a 501 (c) 7 non-profit corporation and is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization. Unfortunately, even with federal tax-exempt status, you WILL need to file with the IRS annually. This year, chapter 990-N tax forms must be filed by October 15, 2014. Visit our TAX PAGE to learn more. Also, see How to file your 990-N.

For more information, please contact:

Daniel Klopfenstein
Communications Specialist
317.872.6533 Ext. 252
tkeogc@tke.org