Topic: American Legion Members - Please Note

[oldcoastie6468]

This is the letter regarding the possible IRS invasion that the National recommends each post send to all of it's members. It should be sent out on the post's letterhead.

All Members Post _______________                              DATE____________

We have learned of an Internal Revenue Manual that sets a new standard for documenting our member’s dates of service and character of service. IRS auditors reportedly are starting to fine Legion posts around the country for not keeping records of veterans’ DD-214 or documents that show them eligible to be members. The penalty for not having the proof of eligibility is apparently $1000.00 per day.

In the face of these reports The American Legion National Convention recently passed three resolutions to address this problem. National Headquarters is addressing this issue. Lawmakers agree with The American Legion. Since the reports surfaced, U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. and Rep Jeff Miller – chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs – both have written letters requesting that the IRS respond to complaints its inspectors are asking posts to provide discharge papers or service records during reviews of their tax-exempt status.

It is important for our Post to be in compliance with the IRS. We are asking that all members to forward a copy of their DD-214 or other documents that prove eligibility for The American Legion to be filed at the Post. The DD-214 reveals Social Security numbers, dates of birth and in some cases, place of birth and medical information. The American Legion and the IRS only need your name, dates of service and character of service, all other information may be “blacked out”. All documents will be kept securely stored in the Post.

If you need assistance acquiring a copy of your DD-214 please contact the Post for help. Send your DD- 214 to (Post address). Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

In Service,



Commander, Post __________

[Libertas]

Let a goose-stepping IRS goon come...throw an old-fashioned blanket party for the dumbass!

[richb]

Frankly does the IRS have so little to do it needs to audit the,,,,,,, American Legion?       The last thing the American Legion wants is people with fake service records.


Meanwhile the George Soro's  of the world run rampaging all over the landscape with out a glance.

[oldcoastie6468]

Frankly does the IRS have so little to do it needs to audit the,,,,,,, American Legion?       The last thing the American Legion wants is people with fake service records.


Meanwhile the George Soro's  of the world run rampaging all over the landscape with out a glance.

The fakers are generally caught before they're even admitted to the American Legion, IF the post does it's required review of an applicant's records.