IRS Examines Tax-Exempt Churches, Charities for Political Activity

[kweerwolf]

IRS examiners found nearly three out of four churches, charities and other civic groups violated restraints on political activity in the 2004 election, according to a report by the Associated Press.

The examinations found a "disturbing" amount of political intervention in the 2004 elections, IRS Commissioner Mark Everson said.

The tax agency looked at charities, churches and other tax-exempt organizations referred to the IRS for potentially violating laws that bar them from participating in or intervening in elections, including advocating for or against any candidate.

Among the prohibited activities, the examiners found that charities and churches distributed printed material supporting a preferred candidate and assembled improper voter guides or candidate ratings.

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[ThomCat]

1. And they'll only end up punishing one church for supporting peace.

None of the churches that pushed Bush, GOP and "family values." will get so much as a slap on their wrists.