The IRS is serious about the rules which prohibit non-profit organizations, including churches, from supporting candidates or political parties. Just a few week after the
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Clinton Benefits From 527 Groups
They made headlines in the presidential organization when a group of organized Republicans funded “Swift Boats for Truth” to launch a missive against Senator Kerry.
Read MoreIf You Don’t Like What I Have To Say About Huckabee, I’ll Kill You (Well, Sort Of)
Elections are supposed to be about candidates. And candidates want endorsements. But not every organization is allowed to make a public endorsement of a political
Read MoreGot Bluetooth?
A US District Court has granted the federal government’s motion for summary judgment that Bluetooth Association is not a tax exempt (section 501(c)(6)) business league
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Charitable Deductions For Business
Taxpayer asks: Hello, My husband’s business gets letters from people asking for cash donations/sponsorships. Specifically, when students write to us asking for sponsorship for a
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Donations & Receipts
Taxpayer asks: So I have been seeing Turbo Tax ads on TV that say it will give you a value for any clothing items that
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Salaries
Taking a page from Pennsylvania’s play book (resulting in JoePa’s salary making headlines), I wonder: Should universities (as tax exempt entities) be required to disclose
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Claiming Deductions For Charitable Travel
Taxgirl asks: My husband and I will be traveling to Jamaica Dec 30 – January 6. The first 2 days are for pleasure and the
Read MoreFormer IRS Commish Forced Out Of Red Cross
Red Cross President and CEO – and former IRS Commissioner – Mark Everson has resigned after a request to do so by the Red Cross
Read MorePay To Play
One of the most closely guarded secrets in the history of sports is about to be revealed: exactly how much does JoePa get paid? The
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