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        <Explanation>THE ASSOCIATION LEASES ITS EMPLOYEES FROM A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION (PEO). AS SUCH, THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT FILE A FORM W-3 OF ITS OWN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. SALARIES AND RELATED EXPENSES INCLUDED ON THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES AND FORM 990 PART VII REPRESENT AMOUNTS PAID TO THESE LEASED EMPLOYEES VIA THE PEO. THE ASSOCIATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMITTING ALL PAYROLL COSTS TO THE PEO.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>SEE EXPLANATION FOR LINE 6 ABOVE</Explanation>
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