Word: taxing
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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City records reveal a detailed history of Harvard's nine all-male final clubs asking for--and sometimes receiving--tax deductions from the city...
...final clubs are registered as "charitable" organizations, though they do not hold tax-exempt status...
However, the Board of Assessors, which assesses property for tax purposes, did not place much credit on the club's argument. In fact, Assessor Faith McDonald said of the club's claims, "Evidentally, we didn't pay them any attention." She added, "What you get may not be what you want...
...unclear how the club wants to be perceived by government agencies, because in arguments about tax rates, it cites its affiliation with Harvard, while in legal arguments about the club's all-male admissions policy, it asserts that it is unrelated to the University...
Year CLUB / Request Approved Reason for City's Decision 1988 FLY / temporary property assessment adjustment from $922,300 to $779,600, saving more than $3000 in taxes Yes The clubhouse does not make highest and best use of the land 1987 FLY / temporary property assessment adjustment from $922,300 to $799,000, saving approximately $2600 Yes The clubhouse does not make "highest and best use of the land" 1987 FLY / general lowering of tax rates because the club claims that it operates at "a substantial loss, mainly because of city taxes." No The club, like any "fraternal organziation" must...