Archive for ‘Focus on Congress’

EO Tax Journal 2022-88

Paul Streckfus, May 6, 2022 at 5:30 am

1 – Editor’s Notebook

2 Hearing on “Laws and Enforcement Governing the Political Activities of Tax-Exempt Organizations,” U.S. Senate Finance Committee, Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, May 4, 2022

A – Opening Statement of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Chairman

B – Opening Statement of Senator John Thune, R-S.D., Ranking Member

C Excerpts from the Written Testimony of Philip Hackney, Associate Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law

D Excerpts from the Written Testimony of Bradley A. Smith, Chairman, Institute for Free Speech, Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law, Capital University Law School

E – Written Testimony of Ann Ravel, Former Chair of The Federal Election Commission

F Written Testimony of Scott Walter, President, Capital Research Center Continue…

EO Tax Journal 2022-85

Paul Streckfus, May 3, 2022 at 5:17 am

1 – Editor’s Notebook

2 – JCT Prepares Report on Tax Treatment of Political and Legislative Activities of EOs Continue…

EO Tax Journal 2022-84

Paul Streckfus, April 29, 2022 at 5:20 am

1 – Editor’s Notebook

2 Public Recommendations Invited on Items to be Included on the 2022-2023 Priority Guidance Plan (Notice 2022-21)

3 McCollum, Upton Introduce Bill to Strengthen Link Between Nonprofit Sector and Federal Government

4 – Fact Sheet of The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act, H.R. 7587

5 Section-by-Section Summary of The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act, H.R. 7587 Continue…

EO Tax Journal 2022-83

Paul Streckfus, April 28, 2022 at 5:28 am

1 – Editor’s Notebook

2 Senate Finance Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on the Political Activities of Tax-Exempt Entities

3 – New York Attorney General Sues Long Island Lawyers for Paying Themselves More Than $1 Million Intended for Deceased Client’s Charity

4 – Groups Support Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Abusive Syndicated Conservation Easements

5 – Organization Revoked on Basis of Excessive Private Benefit (Revocation 202216020) Continue…

EO Tax Journal 2022-61

Paul Streckfus, March 28, 2022 at 5:10 am

1 – Editor’s Notebook

2 – Employment Opportunity

3 IRS Suspends Issuance of Several Delinquent Return Notices for Government Entities, Charities and Retirement Plans

4 Money Received through ‘Crowdfunding’ May Be Taxable; Taxpayers Should Understand Their Obligations and the Benefits of Good Recordkeeping

5 – Rep. Pascrell Continues Crusade against High Coaches’ Salaries Continue…