As I understand it, tax-exempt organizations can advocate issues but not partisan politics (candidates or parties). But that can quickly become a very thin dividing line.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 08:30 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tax Free Status I always wondered about Rev Jesse Jackson and his tax status - not sure how he separates his brand of activism from preaching - wonder if he's been challenged by the IRS? Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits & Porsche Posters/Weber parts ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tax Free Status > Bill R. wrote: "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." > > That is up in the air right now. It is not 'black letter" law. The > pastors who endorsed candidates are testing this very issue. > > Donald H. Snook > > _______________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________ 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
