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NEA Hosting Live Webinar: What the CARES Act Means for Student Loan Borrowers

Published on April 9, 2020 by in Legislative Update, Member Benefits, NH Public Education

Live Webinar Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Congress has enacted the CARES Act, a COVID-19 relief law that includes big changes to those who have student debt.These changes include a suspension of interest and payments for borrowers who have federal student loans from April 10, 2020 to September 30, 2020. NEA is still fighting for a more expansive and more extended suspension of payments. And NEA is also fighting to cancel some or all of our members’ federal student loans.Join NEA for a Zoom webinar Tuesday, April 14 at

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Census Resources for Educators – Everyone Counts

Published on February 3, 2020 by in ECE, ESP, Legislative Action, Legislative Update, Member Benefits, NH Public Education

The importance of the U.S. Census to the well-being of children and the strength of their public schools cannot be overstated. Using census data, the federal government allocates tens of billions of dollars in education funds to states and localities annually using formulas that factor in population and poverty levels. An accurate census count is the critical first step to helping educators address the needs of every child who walks through their doors. The census count happens only once every 10 years; when we undercount young children, the consequences can

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NEA-NH Retirement Planning Seminar Dates Announced

Published on February 1, 2020 by in ESP, Member Activity, Member Benefits, NH Public Education, Professional Development

We all hope for a well-deserved retirement with financial security. NEA-NH and NEA Member Benefits are pleased to present seminars to help you plan and prepare. A well-planned retirement can result in fiscal security, but there are many factors to consider. Come and learn how to take full advantage of the resources available to you. Registration for this seminar is $10 per person for NEA-NH members; each can bring one guest for an additional $10.The seminar will run from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Space is limited so register right away by clicking on

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Portion of 2018-2019 NEA-NH Dues Dollars Not Tax Deductible

Published on January 23, 2020 by in ECE, ESP, Legislative Action, Legislative Update, Member Benefits, Professional Development

The Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 eliminated the individual federal income tax deduction for lobbying expenses paid or incurred as part of membership dues. This affects only those members who itemize deductions and meet the two-percent minimum requirement for additional miscellaneous deductions. Those members will not be able to deduct that portion of the NEA–NH 2018-19 union dues attributable to lobbying. The non-deductible portion of the dues for 2018-2019 is 9.68% or $44.54 for a full-time teacher.

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