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Make Checks Payable to Bharatiya Temple of Lansing and mail to: 955 Haslett Road, Haslett, MI 48840.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#757575″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#E02B20″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”2em” quote_text_color=”#E02B20″ custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dnxte_multi_heading text_one=”FAQ” heading_tag=”h2″ inline_multi_align=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px||22px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dnxte_multi_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You are urged to support the Temple by becoming a member of the Temple.In what follows, we give answers to frequently asked questions related to membership issues. Please read them carefully and you are welcome to send an email to our Treasurer, Pardeep Kumar, Treasurer, btlpetekumar@gmail.com<\/a> or Mrs. Meena Sharma, Chairperson, sharmamt@aol.com<\/a><\/strong><\/em> if you still have questions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=”#fdd75a” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font_size=”18px” body_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What type of payments made to the Temple are tax deductible?” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Temple is a tax-exempt organization under Sec. 501 of Internal Revenue Code. We must use this status very wisely and follow all regulations. IRS regulations state that any donations made to the Temple in cash or kind to the extent that the donor does not receive any value of goods or services back from the Temple are tax deductible. The following payments help the Temple activities but do not qualify for tax deductions as a contribution under the current IRS regulations: (These are a few examples)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Who can serve as a Trustee?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are the benefits of the membership?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Membership in this great institution is a privilege. It primarily provides you and your spouse (family membership) a right to vote in the election of the Board of Trustees and therefore a voice in the administration of Temple activities. It also allows you to rent the temple facility for private functions such as weddings, birthday parties, etc.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are there any exceptions to this policy?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Life members (an individual or family who has donated a total of $10,000 and honorary members need not pay annual membership dues.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Who can become a member of the Bharatiya Temple?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Any individual or family subscribing to the objectives of the temple and submitting the necessary dues and donations.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is the annual membership cost?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Any individual or family wishing to become a member must have<\/p>\n In order to be eligible to vote in a particular year,dues must be paid prior to June 30th of that year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Make Checks Payable to Bharatiya Temple of Lansing and mail to: 955 Haslett Road, Haslett, MI 48840.YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE\n
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