Renew membership dues?

Many trade and professional associations operate on a calendar year basis so that dues run from January 1. Check whether to join or renew your membership. Dues paid to trade or professional associations, business leagues, chambers of commerce, civic or public service organizations, and real estate boards are tax deductible. But don’t pay for more than a year at a time; dues covering membership beyond 12 months is not currently deductible this year (you’ll have to wait until next year to deduct them).