Unit Finance
Unit finance requires a bit more than keeping track of dues. We are hopeful that this collection of unit financial resources might prove helpful. If you need additional assistance please contact your District Executive.
Scout Fair Coupon Pack and Popcorn Sales provide great opportunities for money earning projects. These projects provide no risk opportunities for your unit and are all pre-approved by the Council (no unit money earning application is required).
UNIT MONEY EARNING GUIDELINES Understanding money earning guidelines will help you in the selection of your project. Money earning projects help boys learn to pay their way. All projects (except Scout Fair and Popcorn) must be approved.
ONLINE UNIT MONEY EARNING APPLICATION = FAST APPROVAL Signatures not required
UNIT MONEY EARNING APPLICATION -Click to download PDF.
FAQ Unit finance questions answered (charitable gifts, solicitations and more).
UNIT BUDGET PLAN - Click to download PDF.
STATE SALES TAX - Does my unit need to pay state sales tax for purchases that are to be used exclusively by our unit? All stores require a
State Sales Tax Exemption Certification (This blank form should help). Realize some large stores like Sam's, Wal-Mart, etc. might require a
Tax letter from the State Comptroller (This link provides general information).
CHECKING ACCOUNT INSTRUCTIONS - How can my unit open up a checking account? This offers general instruction on how to proceed and how to complete Form SS-4.
EIN or TAX ID NUMBER APPLICATION - "The bank says we need an EIN number to open a checking account." What form do we need in order to get this EIN? (Note: The EIN is only used for checking account identification purposes). See Checking Account Instructions above for FAST fiiling instructions.
