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Councilmember introduces bill to exempt school parking-lot fundraisers from city tax
Summary
Supervisor Mar, joined by Mayor Ed Lee and multiple co-sponsors, introduced legislation to exempt parking-lot fundraisers held by PTAs and similar parent groups from a city tax currently applied to such events (described in remarks as 25%). The intent is to protect funds raised for schools.
Supervisor Mar, joined by Mayor Ed Lee and multiple board co-sponsors, introduced legislation to exempt parking-lot fundraisers held by parent-teacher organizations from city taxation.
Mar said the measure grew from discussions with local PTA leaders and parents in the Richmond District and elsewhere. He described the current San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code as requiring these events to be taxed at 25 percent and said that tax burden reduces the small amounts parent volunteers raise for schools. The legislation would exempt parking-lot fundraiser events from taxation so that parent-organized fundraising more directly benefits schools.
Mar listed a number of co-sponsors and thanked Treasurer Jose Cisneros and staff who helped craft the proposal. The item was introduced for consideration and will be referred to the appropriate committee; no final vote was taken at this meeting.
Ending: Mar said the measure aims to help families retain fundraising dollars for school programs and will be worked on with PTA leaders and the mayor's office.
