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501(c) organizations and political campaigns

501(c) organizations are forbidden from participating in political campaigns, with potential penalties including loss of tax-exempt status and excise taxes

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Jan 28, 2026
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How do 501(c)(3) rules differ from 501(c)(4) rules for political activity, and how have watchdogs applied those rules to TPUSA and its affiliates?

are barred from participating in partisan campaign activity and face strict limits on lobbying in exchange for tax-deductible donations, while 501(c) “social welfare” groups can lobby broadly and may ...

Feb 5, 2026

What guidance does IRS Publication 1828 give to clergy about distinguishing personal speech from organizational endorsements?

Publication 1828 tells clergy that individual political speech is not implicitly banned by a church’s tax-exempt status, but it draws a practical line: when speech occurs as part of official organizat...

Feb 2, 2026

How do 501(c)(4) and 527 organizations differ from 501(c)(3) churches in what political speech and activity they can undertake?

occupy the most restrictive lane on political speech: they may educate on public policy and lobby within limits but are barred from participating in political campaigns for or against candidates witho...

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