Bellevue Education Association
2009 Dues Tax DeductionDid you know that you can deduct most of your association dues from your income tax? The amount is listed below. We have done the math for you and figured out the exact amount that the different FTEs can deduct. If you have changed FTE, your dues will be different and you will need assistance in determining the correct amount. If you have any questions, you can call the BEA Office at 425-440-6161. Please remember that we cannot give any tax advice; we can only give you the amounts to be deducted.
ALERT: BOGUS ORGANIZATION TRYING TO SCAM ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!!!There is a bogus organization conducting a phishing scam of educators. They call themselves the National Teachers Education Association and are using NEA's address as their contact information. The message identifies itself as coming from the Executive Secretary - Susan Landen.The message tells recipients that they have been nominated for induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. It directs them through a series of internet prompts to find out more, and asks the recipient for more information as well. There is a National Teachers Hall of Fame. It's in Kansas, and NEA has been a long-time supporter. But this is NOT a Hall of Fame initiative. NEA's ITS Department has reported the information to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), http://www.antiphishing.org. (The APWG is the global pan-industrial and law enforcement association focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming and email spoofing of all types.)
ITS suggest that members who receive a similar e-mail:* Forward phishing emails to
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* Report phishing email to
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NEA ITS also suggests that everyone visit the site - http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/phishing.aspx - to get more information on Phishing Scams and to find out how you can protect yourself.
Important Benefit Information from BEA!We have received information that the district is scheduling a series of Benefit Fairs. Even if you have been employed with the district for many years, you should take a close look at your plan and the rates this year several reasons:· The state allocation to health care was increased by less than 2% - $13.00 per month · Premera’s rate increases were 7.4% · Group Health has some plan changes to keep down the rate increases · Dental increased $5.95
Even with the extra district contributions to health care we bargained so hard for last year, you may see significant rate increases depending on the plan you choose. Loss of one LID and the COLA due to legislative cuts may mean that your 1% pay increase is totally taken up by increased health care costs.
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