April 19, 2008

WHAT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MAY AND MAY NOT DO

On April 17 the IRS announced its Political Activities Compliance Initiative once again will be in effect for the 2008 election season. By law, 501(c)(3) organizations (such as USPA) may not “participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.” However, these organizations can engage in advocating for or against issues and, to a limited extent, ballot initiatives or other legislative activities.

For more information, go to http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=181570,00.html.

This information provided by USPA ByLaws and Finance Committee Chairman Arnold Zimmerman.


Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
USPA

Posted by Jan at April 19, 2008 08:47 PM