La Quinta Gem June 2019

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JUNE 2019 6 Chairman’s Message 7 Business Profile: Aspen Mills 8 Holiday Shopping in La Quinta 6 Chairman’s Message

10 A City of Holiday Cheer

7 Business Profile: Aspen Mills 8 Holiday Shopping in La Quinta 10 A City of Holiday Cheer

Community Community Profile: La Quinta Library Page 7

Features

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Chairman’s Message

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9 12 Support Your Community

11 How Your Tax Return Affects Your Medicare

What’s Happening at Old Town

Why You Should Consider an Eye Exam

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City Pages

New Tax Implications for Country Clubs

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The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) was created in 2016 in cooperation with the former Coachella, La Quinta, Cathedral City and Indio Chambers, along with the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. It enhances and significantly improves the way businesses interact with each other and the community in the entire Coachella Valley. As a Regional Chamber, the GCVCC delivers services and benefits to its members on a scope not seen before in the area.

GCV LA QUINTA CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Fishbein, Chairman | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Steven Weiner, Treasurer | National CineMedia Ray Dominguez, Secretary | Lamar Outdoor Advertising Doug Motz| Motz-Rusin Insurance Agency Mike Chapa | Fairway Independent Mortgage Karen Lambrose | Caliber Home Loans Lee Osborne | Osborne Rincon CPA’s Liz Bucio | Leap Marketing

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Submitted by: Jeff Fishbein, Chairman | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage June brings us to the first day of summer. The heat goes up, swimming requires no pool heater and the snowbirds have headed north for the season. We tend to look for things to do indoors or at night and La Quinta has no shortage.

The nightlife blooms in places like Old Town La Quinta and the Highway 111 corridor.

The restaurants and businesses cater to the summer lifestyle and always have the AC on.

Be sure to check out places like Beer Hunter, Burgers & Beer, the newly opened Tuscanos Brewery & Pizza, and many more to watch a baseball game or just get out of the heat.

As the season winds down, so does my tenure as Chairman of GCVCC La Quinta Board. My time has been wonderful, and it’s been a pleasure working to make business better in our home here in La Quinta. I would like to thank the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce staff for their support and efforts to build a better La Quinta as well as the GCVCC Board of Directors, Directors at Large and Ambassadors for all of their help making the events in our city truly special this year. I will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of the GCVCC 6

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as a representative for the city of La Quinta.

Thank you to Mayor Linda Evans, members of the city council and city staff for the work and partnership we’ve had this year. Without a strong city that partners with their chamber of commerce, we wouldn’t have such a thriving business community for our residents to live, work and play in. And I must thank my “ghost writer,” my wonderful wife Irick, who took on the task each month of actually writing the majority of these articles. I truly look forward to seeing you all this year at events or out having dinner. We really do live in the Gem of the Desert.

Jeff Fishbein is a REALTOR with the desert’s leading Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Jeff has tremendous success in helping home sellers and buyers with a 5-Star rating on Zillow.com. Jeff’s motto is COMPETENCE, KNOWLEDGE, & RESULTS. Jeff is also very active in La Quinta, serving as the past and outgoing Chairman of the GCV La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Board of Directors of the CVRM.

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Community Profile: La Quinta Library Submitted by: GCVCC Staff

The La Quinta Library is proud to encourage lifelong learning by providing the people in their community with safe, no-cost activities for educational growth and recreational fulfillment. The events, activities, facilities, and programs they demonstrate that. The month of June alone has a plethora of programs for all ages and interests.

There are several services offered by the Library.

Teen VIP program gives teens an opportunity to do things like lip sync battles, fashion, water balloon wars and more.

Tween Time provides tweens the opportunity to play games, do crafts or just hang out with other tweens.

Family Day lets families fully experience the library together.

Book Club in a Bag is a great way to start your own book club. It offers 5-10 copies of one title, instructions, author biography, and a group member sign up sheet.

Career Online High School is where adults can earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate.

The Adult Literacy Program provides adult literacy services to the community through one-on-one literacy tutoring, English-as-a-Second-Language classes, and family literacy events.

The Veterans Resource Center was established by the Riverside County Library System upon receiving a Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Grant. This provides books, DVD’S, and pamphlets on topics such as transitioning from military to civilian life, finding jobs, surviving change, guides to veteran benefits, managing post-traumatic stress disorders and more.

The Creation Station offers classes in 3D printing, CAD, Laser Cutting, Sewing, Electronics, and Hand Tools. To use the facilities there is a minimal yearly fee of $50 for a hobbyist or $10 for a student. An educator can use the facilities for free with a valid educator ID. If you ever have a question regarding library services or programs, feel free to ask a member of your friendly library staff.

For additional information and a list of all events visit www.playinlaquinta.com/arts-culture/la-quinta-library.

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I love him to death BUT he is really dumb…let me explain. Sam is my 3 year old male chocolate lab. He is my third lab so I should know better and I consider myself a patient person BUT every morning we go for a walk, I feed him and then fill his water bowl. Now for some reason Sam is always thirsty and instead of drinking all at one time, he laps at the water and then drools it across my kitchen floor and half way down the hall depending on where I am…slimy drops of water that I can’t stand so I grab a wet mop and attempt to dry this up. I no sooner put the mop away and he is back to his bowl and does it again. I call him a few choice words none of which are Sam… all of which he ignores and then looks at me like” am I supposed to understand anything your saying?”

This morning was really weird because instead of looking at me with his big dumb eyes…he looked up at me opened his mouth and said…

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Then it occurred to me, I had booked a room last week after watching an owl who has a British accent…purchased some insurance because of a talking gecko and now I’m looking at something that some Emu is selling.

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Support Your Community Submitted by: GCVCC Staff How do you support your community? There are many ways one can do this, but it’s often hard to figure out where to start.

There are so many things that come to mind when one thinks of supporting their community, and there is no end to the need for support from residents and businesses alike in their city.

Luckily, we’ve come up with a list of some things we can do in our everyday life to support the community we call home.

Volunteer When it comes to local community organizations, there is almost nothing more valuable than time.

With so many projects to help improve the local community, there often aren’t enough bodies to go around. Finding local groups within your city can be a big help moving your community in a positive direction. Volunteering your time can make a big difference. Giving your time to local organizations like the library and museum, tutoring at a local school, helping locals register to vote, or even volunteering at local chamber of commerce events can go a long way. If you would like more information on organizations

needing assistance in your area, contact chamber staff at (760) 347-0676.

Start a Community Project or Fundraiser Starting small is a good route to go when starting community projects or fundraisers. Remember, even the little things can make a big impact. Try to think of the specific needs of your community when doing this.

Something as simple as cleaning up trash at a local park can be a good way to start bringing your community together. You can reach out to your local schools and see if there are specific supplies teachers need, perhaps throw a bake sale to help raise funds for the supplies. The best part of a bake sale is you can treat yourself to some goodies!

Shop Local Sometimes supporting your local community can be as easy as where you shop. Shopping local is a great way to help your local community. Every time you support a local merchant you keep your money in your community.

Studies have shown that for every $100 you spend at locally owned businesses, $68 will stay in the community. This money helps support improvements to schools, roads, and infrastructure, as well as helping to create additional jobs and opportunities for your neighbors. So, the next time you are tempted to shop out of area or with national online outlets, head down to a local store and make your money work for your community instead. For a full list of local Chamber Member businesses, visit gcvcc.gcvcc.org/ list/ Remember, when you support your community you create a better community for all of us. One small act may not change the world, but when we all step up and do the little things together, we can create big change.

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How Your Tax Return You could save Affects Your Medicare By: Randy Foulds of Foulds & Feldmann Health Insurance Agency Have you heard of IRMAA (income related monthly adjustment amount) and how it may affect your Medicare Premiums? Even if you are not in Medicare yet, it is important to plan ahead for IRMAA with your tax preparer.

A few years ago, Congress made some changes to how Medicare premiums are calculated. The goal was to get more money into the Medicare program, but they could not raise the premium significantly due to the “hold-harmless” statute regarding Social Security, which states your net social security premium cannot be decreased. If they increased Medicare premiums deducted from your social security any more than the cost of living increase, you would have a lower net monthly check. So instead, they added a surcharge for high earners. Here is how it works.

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this year by switching to a G plan eg: Age 70 Anthem G plan as low as $145 per mo vs Blue Shield F plan $245 per mo.

Most seniors file income tax married, filing jointly. If the joint MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) is over $170,000 or $85,000 for an individual, Medicare adds a surcharge to both your Medicare Part B premium and your Part D premium.

Depending on how much above that threshold you are, the premium increase is anywhere from $65 (Part B and Part D combined) up to $400 per month, per person.

Medicare uses your tax return to calculate the IRMAA premium, but it is a two-year look back. If you turn 65 this year, they will be looking at your 2017 return. In many instances, this may mean you or your spouse’s income was higher before retirement, or you sold real estate as you downsized, and that income will now be used to calculate your 2019 Medicare premium.

One way to avoid IRMAA is to plan early. By age 60, you should ask your tax preparer if there are any early disbursements or other strategies that can reduce your taxable income in the years ahead so your Medicare premium will not be subject to the increased premiums.

You do have rights if you don’t believe you should be subject to IRMAA Medicare amounts or want to appeal the decision.

If you became married, divorced or widowed, you stopped work or reduced your hours, you lost an income-producing property, etc., you may have a strong case to have the IRMAA waived.

If you feel that one of these situations applies to you, you should contact Social Security to appeal your IRMAA determination. You will need to have appropriate documentation on whichever situation applies to you. There is no guarantee that Social Security will reverse your higherpremium determination, but it is certainly worth a try if one of these situations does apply. We have had clients who have had success in getting IRMAA appealed, reversed or adjusted.

Each individual’s health insurance needs are different. This is not meant to be insurance advice, simply general knowledge. For further information contact a licensed health insurance agent in your area. Randy Foulds of Foulds & Feldmann Health Insurance Agency is a licensed agent and a senior health specialist in La Quinta. license #0G69218. You can reach him at 760-346-6565.

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CHEF BRETT MADDOCK Owner, The Grill on Main

Moving to the U.S. from Mexico City at age 18, Chef Solano navigated his way from busser and line cook to Executive Chef and restaurant owner. Before opening Solano’s Bistro in 2009, Chef Solano worked at various high-end restaurants throughout the Valley, including 12 years as Executive Chef at The Club at PGA West.

Chef Brett Maddock brings an exciting, new approach to classic American fare. Before opening The Grill on Main, he served as Executive Chef at Arnold Palmers and also honed his skills at The Ritz Carlton.

Self-taught and inspired by a passion for cooking, Chef Solano has developed masterful skills. He is a featured 2019 Restaurant Week Chef and has appeared in Locale Magazine as one of the Valley’s favorite chefs. His dishes combine the bright bold flavors of Baja with the best of California cuisine.

Restaurant Week specials include Gazpacho, TortillaCrusted Alaskan Halibut, Blackened Prawns, and Mojito Sorbet.

The Grill on Main received a 2019 Diner’s Choice Award, a 2018 Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor and Chef Maddock has appeared in Locale Magazine as one of the Valley’s favorite chefs.

Chef Maddock’s Restaurant Week specials include Tempura-battered Santa Barbara Cauliflower, Chicken Piccata, Grilled Steak Frites, N.Y. Cheesecake and Baked Chocolate Brownies.

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City Manager’s Message By: Frank J. Spevacek, La Quinta City Manager Greetings and welcome to the month of June in beautiful La Quinta. The heat is rising, and residents continue to find ways to cool off and enjoy our Gem of the Desert. The work continues for our city throughout the summer and here are some projects we are currently working on.

The La Quinta Village Complete Streets Project is focused on making roadways safer and more accessible to pedestrians and bicycles in the La Quinta Village. The project received $7.3 million in funding for construction through a grant called the “Active Transportation Program.” The project includes five roundabouts in the Village area and construction on phase 1 is anticipated to begin this month along Calle Tampico. June will mark the start of the Dune Palms Widening Project. This project is expected to widen Dune Palms Road from Blackhawk Way to the northern approach of the future Dune Palms bridge from two to four lanes.

The project will include constructing a new northbound travel lane, curb and cutter, and 6-foot wide curb-adjacent sidewalks.

The Eisenhower Retention Basic Project has begun construction. The drainage improvements and storm water retention include a 6.3 acre, 8-foot-deep retention basin located near the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Fernando, providing flood protection for a 150year storm event. The basin is designed to collect runoff on Eisenhower at the Coachella Drive and Avenida Fernando intersections, and accept overflow from the Legacy Villas development.

Finally, it is not a secret that this is my last month as your City Manager. I have been a part of this community for the past 31 years and will continue to be after I end this journey.

What a journey it has been. I have watched La Quinta evolve into a thriving, exciting and financially secure city during my tenure. While being City Manager is not always an easy job, I have always put the city first and given my all to the residents, visitors and community alike. I look at what we have accomplished together to make La Quinta the place people want to be and cannot wait to experience the future of this beautiful destination. There are many projects in progress with some of the big ones being game changers. I am proud of the culture that we developed at City Hall with a staff who make it a point to always put the community

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first. The shift in the culture is something I can say I am very proud of, to see how hard this staff works on each and every project/process while continuously seeking ways to improve. Then there is our council leadership; this is not an easy job to take on in any city, but our council has embraced these changes and I thank them for the leadership they have provided to me over the years. A strong foundation that can continue to thrive is hard to find, but I have the extreme confidence that this city will continue to make us all proud in the future. Thank you to those who have challenged me, supported me, questioned me, and encouraged me; each of you have helped to make me strive to make La Quinta the Gem of the Desert.

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The City of La Quinta will begin the Complete Streets Project in June 2019. This project starting on Calle Tampico will focus on making a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment.

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Friendly Callers Program; Weekly This program offers peace of mind to isolated seniors by providing a weekly telephone call from our friendly volunteers. How do you sign up? Please call the La Quinta Wellness Center at 760-5640096 to be placed on the call list. A friendly volunteer from the center will contact you to complete the enrollment and determine if the program would suit your needs.

Family Hospice Care, Adult group meets on Fridays from 9:00 - 10:00am Your local adult bereavement support group is open to all who have experienced the death of someone close.

Support is free of charge in a non-religious, safe and caring environment. First time attendees please call Family Hospice Care office at 760.674.3344 to register.

Look Who’s in the Lobby “Senior Planning Council of the Desert,” Tuesday, June 11; 10am – 12pm.

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Legal Consultation, Thursday; June 20, 1:30 - 3pm Family law, real estate, estate planning and civil matters can be discussed during a one on one free consultation offered by Desert Legal Aid. Please call for appointment 760-564-0096.

Friendly Caller Program; Beginning June 2019, Wednesdays The La Quinta Wellness Center is now offering Friendly Callers providing peace of mind to isolated seniors and their families with personal telephone calls from our friendly volunteers. How do you sign up? Please call 760-564-0096.

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Look Whos in the Lobby; June 5, 9:30am -11am Long Term Care Insurance – hybrid polices: Combination of life Insurance & Long Term Care Insurance.

Technology Demystified June 12; 10:00am – 11am In plain terms find out what technology has to offer, including latest trends and best practices.

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It’s Your Library La Quinta Public Library is located at 78-275 Calle Tampico.

Enjoy FREE programs for all ages.

Call (760) 564-4767 for hours.

Free Screening of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Chasing the Moon” (Ages 8+) Friday, June 21 @ 10:30am Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a free sneak peek screening of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Chasing the Moon from Academy Award Nominee Robert Stone, airing on PBS SoCal/KOCE on July 8, 9 and 10! The excerpt takes a look back at the tension and excitement surrounding the launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969, all the way up until the lunar module finally lands on the moon. Stick around for a short discussion and make a celestial craft or two while supplies last!

Paint Like the Masters (Ages 18+) – Registration required Thursday, June 20 @ 5:30pm – 7pm Choose from works by Gauguin, Hokusai, Verdilhan, and other masterpieces, then paint by number or use whatever colors you want!

Perennials in the Coachella Valley (Ages 18+) Tuesday, June 11 @ 11am This gardening talk is presented by Carolyn Daniels of the UCCE Master Gardener Speakers Bureau.

Microsoft Excel Basics (Ages 18+) – Registration required, limited to 8 students Thursday, June 13 @ 4-6pm Learn to enter data into an Excel worksheet, use Autofill, format cells to display data effectively, perform basic calculations, and more. For computer users with intermediate keyboard/mouse skills.

JUNE 17 – JULY 26: 2019 SUMMER READING PROGRAM It’s Showtime at Your Library!

MONDAYS Teen VIP (Ages 13-17) Mondays, June 17 & 24 @ 4pm Experience “stardom” in several different fields. Get ready for a lip sync battle, create up-cycled fashion, wage a water balloon war, be part of a movie production, and craft your own superhero/villain with author C.B. Lee. TUESDAYS

Tween Time (Ages 8-12) Tuesdays, June 18 & 25 @ 11am Hang out, play a game, do a craft!

WEDNESDAYS - Baby Story Time (Ages 0-2) Wednesdays, June 19 & 26 @ 10am Introduce your littlest ones to the library with interactive rhymes, songs, and books geared towards promoting literacy at the youngest age in a gentle atmosphere with parental/ guardian participation.

Tween Spotlight (Ages 8-12) Wednesdays, June 19 & 26 @ 2:30pm Join the show and participate in a different activity each week. Discover the magic of invisible ink, craft a camera obscura, rock out with an instrument made by you and more!

THURSDAYS Family Day (All ages) Thursdays, June 20 & 27 @ 10:30am Dance around the world with Theresa Smith, join an interactive Disney movie sing-a-long, participate in our Annual Egg Drop Challenge, and compete in our first-ever Minute-To-Win-It Game Day. For a full list of programs & events, visit www.facebook.com/laquintapl/events

Explore Your Museum The La Quinta Museum is located at 77-885 Avenida Montezuma.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Closed on Sundays and Mondays).

Admission is free! Call (760) 777-7170 for more information.

Summer Meal @ the Library (Ages 18 & under) Tuesdays, June 18 through July 30 @ 10am – 10:45am The Library will offer free, healthy lunches for children and teens 18 and under in partnership with DSUSD Nutrition Services. There is no sign-up, application, income verification, or identification needed. Meals are served to all children on a first come, first served basis.

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Lights, Stories… Action! (Ages 2-7) Tuesdays, June 18 & 25 @ 11am Stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities!

STITCH Every Tuesday 1– 3 pm Bring your own project. Be inspired and share with fellow quilters, knitters, needle pointers and weavers.

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Road Trip: Route 66 A nostalgic look at the “Main Street of America,” On exhibit through September 14, 2019.

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La Quinta Museum Coloring Club for Adults Every Friday 1-3 pm Basic supplies are provided.

Mah Jongg Every Saturday 10am-1pm Crak! Bam! Dot! Come and play at the Museum. This is not a class with an instructor, but all levels are welcome.

Brown Bag TED Talk Wednesday, June 12, 2019 12 noon Enjoy a TED Talk on the big screen and join the discussion following the showing. Bring your lunch and bring a friend. This month, we’ll watch Susan Cain’s “The Power of Introverts.”

Opening Reception: Road Trip: Route 66 Thursday, June 13, 2019 5-7 pm Experience the new exhibit, Road Trip: Route 66, a nostalgic look at the Main Street of America through art, photography, and memorabilia. Don’t miss taking your own Route 66 photo, adding to our Road Trip memory wall, and creating a take-home S.C.R.A.P. Gallery souvenir.

Lunch Break with Huell Wednesday, June 26, 2019 12 noon Take an amazing break with Huell Howser! Bring your lunch and enjoy an episode California’s Gold on the big screen. This month, we’ll watch Route 66, 29 Palms Homesteads, Amboy Crater and Kelso Depot.

Good Reads in the Gallery Summer Selection: The Grapes of Wrath This summer, we are reading John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. Stop by the Museum to pick up a book (copies are limited), and join in the discussion on July 11, 2019, 4 pm.

La Quinta Resident & Guest Rates Beginning June 24, 2019 La Quinta Resident Rates will decrease to $33. Accompanied La Quinta Resident Guests will also receive a $33 guest rate. Up to 3 guests can play with each La Quinta Resident. Tee times can be made under the same restrictions as La Quinta Residents, three (3) days in advance.

Month of June—Food & Beverage Hours Effective Monday, June 17, the Grill at SilverRock Resort will open at 6:00 a.m. and will close at 2:00 p.m. daily. Breakfast will be served all day and lunch will be offererd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. Hope to see at SilverRock enjoying the vistas during the longer daylight hours!

It’s Aerification Time SilverRock Resort will be aerifying the golf course on June 24-27 and August 12-13, 2019. During these days, the golf course will be partially open (please note holes availability below): June 24- only back nine open June 25- only back nine open June 26 -only front nine open June 27 -only front nine open August 12 - only back nine open August 13 - only front nine open Aerification is a mechanical process that creates more air space in the soil and promotes deeper rooting, thus helping the turf grass stay healthy.

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SilverRock Resort Annual La Quinta Resident Tournament Results The Annual La Quinta Resident Tournament took place on Sunday, May 28, 2019. All fun was had by all with warm but beautiful conditions throughout the morning round. In the Mixed Division, King Wilder and Sue Doesett finished 1st Gross with a score of 66 while Tommy John & Cheryl Zeldin finished 1st Net with a score of 59! In the Men’s Division, Doug Jacobs & Robin Richards finished 1st Gross with a score of 77 while Delon Barnett & Bob Williams finished 1st Net with a score of 60. Congratulations to these players.

Mark your calendars for next year’s Annual La Quinta Resident Tournament which will take place towards the end of April 2020.

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New Tax Implications for Country Clubs By: Monica Duarte, CPA, Osborne Rincon CPAs Country clubs offer a highly-desired lifestyle here in the Coachella Valley, and if you are affiliated with the management of one of them, there are new disclosures regarding liquidity of a nonprofit organization requiring presentation of functional expenses.

Most country clubs are organized as 501c7 organizations exempt from income tax, but in the past, did not present traditional nonprofit financial statements. However, all clubs with fiscal years after 12/15/18 (upcoming 6/30/19 entities) will be forced to conform to the new method.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2016-14 (ASU) altering the manner in which nonprofits present donor restrictions within their financial statements. Some key changes were made that may affect your country club.

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Unrestricted assets are now assets without donor restriction. b.

Temporarily and permanently restricted assets have been combined into assets with donor restriction. The purpose of this change was to ensure users understood the use of the term restriction which always applied to donors only and not to certain loan covenants or other agreements which could limit the use of assets. c.

Clubs will now be required to identify these categories within their financial statements, regardless of whether there are donor restrictions or not. i.

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