Lobbying restrictions: take a very hard look at 501(h). (Taxing Issues).

The Non-profit Times | February 1, 2003| | Copyright

Many Section 501 (c)(3) organizations conduct activities that constitute lobbying but don't realize it. As an executive, you must know the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) lobbying rules and limits, and be able to apply them to your organization. While legislative advocacy is a perfectly acceptable activity for Section 501(c)(3) organizations under the tax law, IRS penalties for doing too much lobbying can be harsh, including loss of tax-exempt status.

Whether you realize it or not, communications often contain lobbying language. Consider the following ways in which ...

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