IRTA is committed to providing its members and the general business public with useful information regarding reciprocal trade and up to date news on the Modern Trade and Barter Industry.  IRTA has a thirty-three year old Resources Library with over 80 important Fact Sheets and Advisory Memos on virtually every topic related
to the management of an organized trade exchange, (see the itemized list below).  

If you are a business considering barter, please utilize IRTA's quick reference materials like our evaluation quiz Is Barter For You? and our handy Checklist. For Businesses Thinking of Joining an Exchange to help you make informed decisions.

In 2008, IRTA launched a new Consulting Program that consists of a talented group of professionals in order to help new and existing barter companies start off right and to improve existing business structure.

IRTA's thirty-three year old Resources Library of educational information is available to IRTA members only.  If you are an IRTA member and would like copies of IRTA Library materials, please email IRTA's Executive Director Ron Whitney with your request at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The Library includes, but is not limited to, the following educational materials:

I.  IRTA Policy, Ethics and Conduct
    IRTA New Ethics & Conduct Code, (approved by IRTA Global board and IRTA membership on September 20, 2011)
    IRTA Mission & Purpose Statements
    IRTA Regulations #'s 1 through 6.
    IRTA Bylaws
    Universal Currency Rules and Regulations
    Universal Currency Credit Extension Matrix
    Universal Currency Bylaws
    Registered Trade Broker (RTB) and Certified Trade Broker (CTB) workbooks and testing
    Broker Training Manual
    Sales Training Manual
II. IRTA Fact Sheets & Advisory Memos
    Why Business People Barter
    Checklist of Potential Clients for Barter Exchanges
    Highest Responsibilities of a Trade Exchange  
    The Modern Commercial Barter Exchange
    The Commercial Barter Industry
    Starting a Barter Exchange
    Guidance on Control and Reduction of Exchange Deficits
    Character, Use & Evaluation of Trade Dollars
    Legal Liability of Trade Dollars  
    Countertrade
    9 Pillars of Trade Exchange Management
    Borrowing & Lending in a Trade Exchange
    Commercial Barter & Public Policy
    Accounting For Trade Credits by Public Companies
    Is a Barter Exchange a Seller or Promoter of Travel?
    Is a Barter Exchange in the Business of Making Referralas for a Fee?
    U.S. Tax Compliance of the Barter Industry
    Barter Finance for Hospitality Industry Services
    Common Law Test for Independent Contractors
    Individual & Corporate Charitable Contributions Through Barter
    Brief to IRS in the Matter of The Trade Exchange, Inc.
    IRS Information Reporting Memo
    Due Bills & Scrip
    IRTA Model Membership Contract
    Loan & Security Agreements
    Contract for Purchase and Sale of a Barter Exchange
    Is a Franchise in Your Future?  Pros and Cons & Cautions
    Handling of House Accounts to Abide by IRS Rules
    IRPAC Recommendations on Non-Matching TIN Issues
    Form Letters to Respond to the IRS on 972CG and CP2100 non-matching TIN Collection Matters
    Powerpoint Presentation on How to Handle IRS Non-Matching TIN issues
    Powerpoint on the Benefits of Organized Barter
    Use of Trade Dollars for Employee Compensation
    PCI Compliance for the Barter Industry - Advisory Memo
    Advertising Agencies and the Barter Business
III. Legal, Legislative & Accounting
    U.S. Congress H.R. 4201 - commercial Barter Self Regulation Act
    U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board Ruling Allowing Unrestricted Barter of Air Travel
    Accounting Principles Board Opinion #29
    North Carolina Bar Association Opinion of 10/29/10 Permitting Attotrneys to Participate in Barter Exchanges
    EITF 93-11 on Accounting for Barter Transactions Involving Barter Credit
    Court Ruling and IRTA Brief - Taxing of Exchange Deficits
    Wright v. IRS
    Indiana State's Barter of Liquor Opinion
    Liberty Dollars Verdict Does Not Effect the Organized Barter Industry - Press Release, April 2011
    Guarding Against Wrongful Discharge Law Suits
    Lawful Protection of Trade Secrets
    Report on Deficit Spending Limits of Australian Trade Exchanges
    Letter to EU Commissioner Michel Barnier of July 14, 2010 to Protect Trade Clearinghouses
    EU Commissioner Barnier's Positive Response Letter of September 1, 2010  
IV. Articles Library
    International Barter and Countertrade
    Trading for Hotels
    Trading for Restaurants
    Trading for Health Services
    Trading for Real Estate
    Trading for Jewelry
    Trading for Printing
    Management Ideas for the Barter Industry
    Barter and CounterTrade: A Study of Business Practices and Trends
    Commercial Barter Exchanges in Society
    Accounting Method of Evaluation of Trade Dollars