*According to IRS requirements, SoCalRW dues are not deductible as a charitable expense, but may be deducted as a business expense.

RWA – San Diego was incorporated in the State of California in May, 1987, with a name change to Southern California Romance Writers in December 2021, as a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation organized under California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law. It is governed by Section 501 (c)(6) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code. According to IRS regulations, membership dues and donations are not deductible as a charitable expense. Depending on your situation, you might be able to claim them as a business expense. Consult a tax professional for advice.