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IRS investigation discovers illegal electioneering by churches in 2004
By Robert Marus
Published February 28, 2006

The report, released Feb. 24 by a special IRS task force, shows that many of the churches and charities referred to the agency during 2004 engaged in illegal electioneering. Since 1954, churches and other charities organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax codes have been prohibited from clearly endorsing or opposing candidates. However, they may speak out freely on legislative or ballot issues.

In 82 cases where a decision has been reached, the IRS found violations in 60 cases. Another 28 cases are still open.

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Posted by tripp at March 1, 2006 06:03 AM