If an organization that has a tax exempt status endorses a political candidate those who give money to that organization cannot receive a tax credit for those contributions. I am pretty sure it also puts the organization's tax exempt status at risk. BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tax Free Status > Aren't organizations that receive tax free status obligated to > refrain from supporting one political group or another, or even making > political statements? I don't think so. But ones that are tax-funded must be. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com