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You’ve heard the phrase.
Your heritage carries socio-economic benefit.
One of those benefits—when exercised properly—is tax exemption.
Tax exemption is not a slogan or a shortcut.
It is a status-based benefit that must be exercised through correct structure, documentation, and usage.
Where Tax Exemption Can Apply
Tax exemption can apply across personal and business activity, depending on the entity, jurisdiction, and purpose of the transaction.
Below are modalities through which tax-exempt status may be exercised, when properly structured:
ARNA / IPA Membership Card
Used as supporting identification in conjunction with qualifying entity documentation.
(The card alone is not a tax exemption instrument; it works in coordination with structure.)Federal Tax-Exempt Designation
Where applicable, including IRS-recognized or automatically exempt organizations (permission-based).Property Tax Exemption
Exercised through county or state processes when property ownership and use qualify.State & Local Exemptions via Business Registration
Including ecclesiastical or tribal-affiliated business structures where permitted.
Point-of-Sale Sales Tax Exemption
When accepted by vendors (e.g., Best Buy, Amazon, Publix, Kroger, Whole Foods, AirBnB, Old Navy), based on entity documentation, not personal claim.
Business Accounts & Operational Transactions
Exemption applies to qualifying business activity, not personal consumption.Vehicle / Car Taxes
Jurisdiction-specific and dependent on ownership, use, and registration.NIIL / Internal Administrative Designations
Applied internally where relevant to tribal operations and reporting.
Labor & Income Considerations
Important: Tax exemption is not guaranteed by title or belief.
It is exercised through correct structure + lawful process.
Entrepreneurs / Contractors (1099)
Income earned through a properly registered tribal or exempt business entity may qualify for exemption treatment depending on structure and reporting.
Employees (W-2 / SSN)
W-2 income is not automatically tax exempt and often requires additional correspondence, filings, or jurisdictional review.
What the Membership Card Is (and Is Not)
Important: Tax exemption is not guaranteed by title or belief.
It is exercised through correct structure + lawful process.
The Membership Card:
Serves as identity and affiliation confirmation
Supports transactions when paired with valid entity documentation
Helps vendors, institutions, and agencies understand status
The Membership Card is NOT:
A standalone tax exemption certificate
A universal bypass of tax law
A replacement for proper business or entity formation
This distinction protects you and protects the organization.
The Membership Card is NOT:
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Why Structure Matters
Misuse or misunderstanding leads to:
Vendor rejection
Compliance issues
Audit exposure
Loss of credibility
That’s why H.O.M.E. focuses on education first, then structure, then execution.
Learn More / Next Steps
Disclaimer: H.O.M.E. provides educational, administrative, civic & Philanthropic support. We do not provide legal or tax advice. Tax treatment depends on jurisdiction, structure, and use. Consult a qualified professional for filing decisions.
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