MPN Awarded Tax Exemption from the State 

Ellicott City, MD - March 16, 1999: On Feb. 1, 1999 the Internal Revenue Service classified the Military Pagan Network, Inc as exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)3. Following that decision the State of Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury issued the Network a Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate. The Network is now fully covered under all applicable tax laws both federal and state.

Founded in 1992,and incorporated in 1997 the Military Pagan Network, Inc. acted as a store and group information resource for Neopagans in the military. The corporation now provides material regarding various Neopagan religions to the Chaplaincy, as well as fulfilling its original goal of providing contacts near military bases around the world. In 1997 the corporation expanded its services to include assisting military members with the proper handling of harassment and discrimination. The Network is tax-exempt in accordance with Internal Revenue Code section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)3.

Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on MPN, please visit the MPN website at http://www.milpagan.org/ .
Copyright 1999, Military Pagan Network Inc.

-30-