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The Internal Revenue Service is under fire for giving extra scrutiny to conservative organizations that asked for tax-exempt status. But the scandal begs a broader question: Why are political organizations getting this government subsidy anyway?

The section of the tax code sought by the tea party groups was established for the benefit of groups that promote social welfare, generally nonprofit operations. Examples on the IRS website involve community service and groups that provide a certain local benefit.

Somewhere along the line, this longstanding classification has become a loophole exploited by groups seeking to elect Democrats, Republicans and most recently tea party candidates and like-minded groups.

Search the membership of state associations of nonprofit organizations and you’ll have to work to find any that are political in nature. The California Association of Nonprofits in San Francisco lists online more than 1,400 members, yet none have patriot, tea party, progressive or similarly political names.

Yet compare that against the applications in recent years to the IRS for this special tax-exempt status, and a good percentage of the applications appear to be organizations that are decidedly political in nature.

The IRS late Wednesday released the names of 176 applications it had approved through May 9 in its controversial specialized review process. That process is at the heart of the controversy since specialists were flagging applications that had tea party, patriot and other politically charged conservative names.

The 176 approved applications include dozens of tea party groups, as well as others with innocuous names such as Charlotte Matters, Kentucky 912 Project and Miami-Dade Taxpayers Alliance. Some appear overtly political, such as the Coalition for a Conservative Majority, both the Denver and Colorado Springs chapters, and Progressives United Inc.

All were applying for a tax-exempt designation under section 501 (c) of the tax code. This section has at least 25 tax-exempt designations, and the tea party groups were applying under a provision - 501 (c) 4 - that would treat them as social welfare organizations. This allows the groups to raise money from donors and get involved in politics, as long as that’s not their primary activity. Importantly, the donors are not disclosed publicly.

Among the existing 501 (c) 4 organizations are giant election-influencing political entities such as Crossroads GPS and Americans for Prosperity on the right, and the pro-Obama Organizing for America and Priorities USA on the left.

“There are two IRS scandals. The other is the IRS allowing big shadowy forces to meddle in elections anonymously through front groups that file false statements with the IRS,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., said on the Senate floor Wednesday.

The investigative website ProPublica last year spotlighted the growing role of these shadowy groups and their “dark money” on campaign finance, noting that as the 2012 election approached they’d outspent traditional political action committees in the purchase of campaign ads.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., scheduled a hearing for next week and intends to look beyond the narrower question of tea party targeting by the IRS.

“There is another important question that needs to be asked: Is there a fault in the tax code that may have contributed to the IRS taking such unacceptable steps? Do we need a better definition of what organizations qualify for tax exemptions?” Baucus asked.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday that she’ll push for a legal change that returns the 501 (c) 4 to its original intention of promoting social welfare.

“So from my standpoint, I think that they should not have any political purpose. And I would hope that we could change the law on that,” Pelosi said.

Republicans aren’t talking about legal changes, instead keeping the heat squarely on the IRS behavior under existing law.

“I want to know how this happened, who was responsible for it,” House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Thursday. “Section 7214 of the Title 26 of the U.S. Code states very clearly any officer or employee of the United States acting in connection with any revenue law of the United States who is guilty of extortion or willful oppression under the color of law shall be dismissed from office and, if convicted, be fined up to $10,000 and spend five years in jail.”

A report by the Treasury Department’s inspector general for tax administration faulted the IRS for using unclear criteria to determine tax-exempt status and recommended definitions that are more specific when an application for tax-exempt status is flagged for scrutiny.

“A lot of it is guesswork, and that’s what makes it difficult. There’s also a question of what the IRS should be doing,” said Jeremy Koulish, a researcher at the Center for Non-Profits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute, a centrist policy think tank. “Somebody has to decide whether organizations deserve the status they are getting, and that has fallen to the IRS. But because the regulatory environment is so muddy, the evidence suggests we need more clarity in the rules.”

Earl Copilevitz isn’t so sure about that. The senior partner in the Kansas City, Mo., law firm of Copilevitz & Canter has helped establish tax-exempt organizations for years. Most of the groups that sound political in nature, he cautioned, still meet the criteria of providing a social welfare function through their education and outreach efforts.

“That’s the mouse hole they’re going through to justify the tax-exempt status,” he said, noting that issues such as gun control or abortion are closely linked to the political debate but still involve a strong social welfare component.

On the issue of qualification, the IRS itself offers a very broad disclaimer.

“Although the service has been making an effort to refine and clarify this area, (section) 501(c)(4) remains in some degree a catch-all for presumptively beneficial nonprofit organizations that resist classification under the other exempting provisions of the code,” the agency noted. “Unfortunately, this condition exists because ‘social welfare’ is inherently an abstruse concept that continues to defy precise definition.”

A tax-exempt designation for social welfare groups dates back to the Tariff Act of 1913, in part because of a push by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for exclusion of civic groups and organizations that promoted commerce. That same year, the 16th Amendment was ratified, allowing Congress to levy federal taxes, the modern income tax was born and the tax-exempt designation gravitated to the new tax code.

For much of its history, groups under this designation were as advertised. But over the past decade, applications for this designation took on a decidedly more political nature. There were 2,774 applications for the special tax-exempt status in fiscal 2012, vs. 2,033 in fiscal 2000.

AT/HJ ]]> The Saloon PAULYPOKER http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2359026-irs-scandal-why-any-political-group-exempt-taxes.html Tough time to be a Liberal, The Support Thread http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2358586-tough-time-liberal-support-thread.html Sat, 18 May 2013 14:29:24 GMT not only do you have to deal with benghazi, fast and furious, the IRS thing and the AP fiasco, there is this: after the harsh winter that was so cold for so long, a poll found a 7% decline in Americans belief in man made climate change... it might feel like it is all collapsing around you,... not only do you have to deal with benghazi, fast and furious, the IRS thing and the AP fiasco, there is this:

after the harsh winter that was so cold for so long, a poll found a 7% decline in Americans belief in man made climate change...

it might feel like it is all collapsing around you, no? so here is your support thread. have at it. ]]> The Saloon statnerds http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2358586-tough-time-liberal-support-thread.html <![CDATA[Players Talk, tell me about MONTREAL'S STRIP CLUB/MASSAGE PARLOR SCENE]]> http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2358414-players-talk-tell-me-about-montreals-strip-club-massage-parlor-scene.html Sat, 18 May 2013 12:44:15 GMT Which are the best? Any tricks or customs I should be aware of? Nicky Santoro if ur out there check in Which are the best?

Any tricks or customs I should be aware of?

Nicky Santoro if ur out there check in ]]> The Saloon TheCentaur http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2358414-players-talk-tell-me-about-montreals-strip-club-massage-parlor-scene.html Bea Arthur Topless Painting... http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2357764-bea-arthur-topless-painting.html Sat, 18 May 2013 05:43:18 GMT An artist sold his painting of a topless Bea Arthur for 2 million dollars this week. Is this a painting you would ever hang in your home? I guess i just do to understand art but how on Earth is this worth 2 million dollars? ... An artist sold his painting of a topless Bea Arthur for 2 million dollars this week.
Is this a painting you would ever hang in your home? I guess i just do to understand art but how on Earth is this worth 2 million dollars?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...n_3284898.html


]]> The Saloon acampbell2345 http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2357764-bea-arthur-topless-painting.html College Students Check In... http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2357532-college-students-check.html Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:29 GMT MY FINALS ARE OVER :+whipping GONNA GET SMASHED THIS WEEKEND!! Love the feeling after you finish for the summer :cheers: (fuckin enter key isn't working) Deemer, Zeta, Dugger check in :mad0012: ]]> The Saloon daneault23 http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2357532-college-students-check.html <![CDATA[Putin is trying to sneak on Netanyahu's speach notes]]> http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2357376-putin-trying-sneak-netanyahus-speach-notes.html Sat, 18 May 2013 01:46:25 GMT Fukking Putin is sneaking on Netanyahu's notes :lmao:




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]]> The Saloon Russian Rocket http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2357376-putin-trying-sneak-netanyahus-speach-notes.html University student shot dead by masked intruder http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2357010-university-student-shot-dead-masked-intruder.html Fri, 17 May 2013 21:29:46 GMT *University student shot dead by masked intruder *Image: http://paulypoker.mysbrforum.com/photos/l/wk1I4swL.jpg A Hofstra University student was killed in her home Friday morning during a botched robbery. Andrea Rebello, 21, of New York, was shot dead by a masked gunman while her twin... University student shot dead by masked intruder




A Hofstra University student was killed in her home Friday morning during a botched robbery.

Andrea Rebello, 21, of New York, was shot dead by a masked gunman while her twin sister was in the house, cops told the New York Post. The gunman was also killed in a firefight with police.

The intruder broke into the home at about 2:20 a.m., where the sisters, one of their friends and another women were staying. The suspect held them hostage for a short time, but let the unidentified woman go to get cash from an ATM. She called police, NBC News reports.

Rebello and the gunman were killed during a firefight that erupted when police arrived. Police told the Post that the suspect killed Rebello, and cops killed him.

Rebello, originally from Westchester, was a junior at the school. She and her sister belonged to the same sorority, News 12 reports. Her house is located less than a block away from Hofstra.

Police initially said that the shooter doesn't attend the school.

Victoria Dehel, who lives near the crime scene, said she heard screaming that sounded like fighting.

"This girl was shrieking," Dehel told NBC News. "It didn't sound good at all ... I turned to my boyfriend and I said, 'I think someone just got murdered.' It was awful."

Few details were immediately released about the masked gunman. The Huffington Post

FACTS & FIGURES

Many American cities have rates of gun homicides comparable to the some of the most violent nations in the world. The Atlantic Cities

Each year, about 4 to 7 million new firearms are manufactured for sale in the United States. An estimated 2 million secondhand firearms are sold each year as well, according to bradycampaign.org

No background check is required for about 40 percent of gun purchases, including those made online or at gun shows, federal officials estimate. NY Times

States with more gun laws have fewer gun-related deaths, according to a study released March 6 by Boston Children's Hospital. USA Today

According to an interactive project between slate.com and the anonymous creator of the Twitter feed @GunDeaths, nearly 4,100 people have been killed by guns since the deadly shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.




AT/HJ ]]> The Saloon PAULYPOKER http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2357010-university-student-shot-dead-masked-intruder.html Emilia Clarke http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356772-emilia-clarke.html Fri, 17 May 2013 19:25:04 GMT Brunette or blonde? Image: http://daneblazer.mysbrforum.com/photos/l/yrd334xj.jpg Image: http://daneblazer.mysbrforum.com/photos/l/4WMTSYWt.jpg Brunette or blonde?




]]> The Saloon daneblazer http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356772-emilia-clarke.html Any decent poker in Biloxi these days? http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356626-any-decent-poker-biloxi-these-days.html Fri, 17 May 2013 17:37:18 GMT Headed to Biloxi next weekend, anyone been to the tables around there recently? It's been awhile for me so not sure where to jump first.

In honor of Brock Landers we'll be taking in the ZZ Top concert at the IP Casino as well....gotta love some old has been rockers still kicking around on stage for a good time! :popcorn: ]]> The Saloon itchypickle http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356626-any-decent-poker-biloxi-these-days.html All music from 1990 on is copied.... http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356518-all-music-1990-copied.html Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:12 GMT Cant tell me Dr Dre didnt hear this before making NEXT EPISODE.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTSrbq5aTxU Cant tell me Dr Dre didnt hear this before making NEXT EPISODE....

]]> The Saloon PaperTrail07 http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356518-all-music-1990-copied.html Pretty cool site: Get paid $10-$20 just for cell phone pics http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356512-pretty-cool-site-get-paid-10-20-just-cell-phone-pics.html Fri, 17 May 2013 16:22:12 GMT Dont usually post in the Saloon but I figured you guys would be interested in this when my friend told me about it (especially since i see people havin in interest when they can get as little as 10 cents for free lol)

https://photailor.com/

It's pretty cool, I guess companies who use stock photos are willing to pay $10-$20 for a photo that it seems like anyone can take. Easy way to make a few bucks, and it looks like they add requests often.

:cheers: ]]> The Saloon Cicima6709 http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356512-pretty-cool-site-get-paid-10-20-just-cell-phone-pics.html Dick Trickle http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356500-dick-trickle.html Fri, 17 May 2013 16:13:54 GMT Suicide (http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/17/184755420/famed-race-driver-dick-trickle-dies-suicide-suspected):peace: Suicide :peace: ]]> The Saloon Kermit http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356500-dick-trickle.html Just a note about CaptainOmar111 http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356404-just-note-about-captainomar111.html Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:56 GMT *when you laugh at me I will insult you hard* *My Case ::: * *I live in Egypt , I do not have money because we are poor family* *Iam student* *and found a job that pays $30 per month* in a factory... *I saved $20 of them and started betting here ... I bet with $10 to win $1 at least ...... when you laugh at me I will insult you hard

My Case :::

I live in Egypt , I do not have money because we are poor family

Iam student and found a job that pays $30 per month in a factory... I saved $20 of them and started betting here ... I bet with $10 to win $1 at least ... People here does not understand that I want only $1 per day , also they do not feel happy for me when I win although I always feel happy when I see anyone wins !!!

And After I turned my $20 to $70 through betting small lines -1000 : -500 . they started to hate more and more and calling me funny and moron !!!

The question here should be :::

Can anybody start with $20 only and become patient and control himself to turn them to $70 ??? The answer is yeah but betting on risky bets should end in losing all ur money ( $20 ) ... That is the case of me " Iam killing myself to save my $20 and earn small money everyday to be able to pay for school books and lessons , If i lost all my money betting on risky bets simply I will leave betting life !!!

the dollar here = 10 pounds

I used my earnings to pay for school for this year and bought all my books

I joined many forums for betting and I was posting threads for small lines bets but It usually was winning and no no no one was laughing at me !!!

I joined this forum 4 months ago but I learnt that %90 of the forum hates the people for no reason !!!

This is a small proof , The forum bad members insult and laugh at NBA bettor because he was losing , huh ? I think losing money is enough for a person

LAKERBOY check in PAL !! (burial inside)
Iam not a hater , Also I feel sorry when anybody loses !!!

I hope all people here understand that I do not hate anybody , If you hate me for no reason , this shows how sick u r !!!

The biggest example of hating without reason is BrianLaverty ...

He hated me and called me ass shit for this comment

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Originally Posted by CaptainOmar111 View Post
11th April Picks :::-

Bet Number ( 1 ) In My Thread ... :steeringw

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Event : Petra Kvitova X Mandy Minella

League : WTA Katowice 2013 ( Singles )

Pick : Petra Kvitova To Win @ 1.10

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Note : Petra Kvitova is ranked number "1" in this tournament , She beat in the last round the player " M Doi " who has beaten Mandy Minella 2 times ( H2H 2-0 ) , So beating Mandy will not be hard for Petra Kvitova if she is playing in normal mode !!!
That was funny to see somebody hates you because you posted ur personal opinion and you were totally new to Betting life !!!

I want to thank D-MONEY , MasterBet , horja , ohumad because they were always helping me

The last words :: If u hate someone and keep insulting him or laughing at him because he bet on small lines , then you do deserve to live in hospital forever :yes: ]]> The Saloon CaptainOmar111 http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356404-just-note-about-captainomar111.html So the mayor of Toronto likes to smoke crack cocaine. Big deal!!!! http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356362-so-mayor-toronto-likes-smoke-crack-cocaine-big-deal.html Fri, 17 May 2013 15:03:22 GMT http://gawker.com/for-sale-a-video-of-toronto-mayor-rob-ford-smoking-cra-507736569 :lmao::lmao: http://gawker.com/for-sale-a-video-o...-cra-507736569



:lmao::lmao: ]]> The Saloon Bluehorseshoe http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356362-so-mayor-toronto-likes-smoke-crack-cocaine-big-deal.html <![CDATA[You can't make this stuff up.....]]> http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356306-you-cant-make-stuff-up.html Fri, 17 May 2013 14:31:20 GMT http://www.lifestylz.tv/video/woman-...n=paidoutbrain ]]> The Saloon In The Money http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356306-you-cant-make-stuff-up.html Anybody in Toronto just feel the earthquake? http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356258-anybody-toronto-just-feel-earthquake.html Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:05 GMT Definitely felt it here when I was sitting in my chair and my whole bed shook too. Definitely felt it here when I was sitting in my chair and my whole bed shook too. ]]> The Saloon Bluedragon http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356258-anybody-toronto-just-feel-earthquake.html the CaptainOmar experience http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356102-captainomar-experience.html Fri, 17 May 2013 11:51:47 GMT Lets see if I can go 40-0 just laying super chalk like the CaptainOmar System $10 to win $1 each bet Ticket #AcceptedTypeRiskTo WinFree Play93965954-1Friday 05/17/2013Money Line10.001.79NoTennis - Victoria Azarenka -560 for Game Lets see if I can go 40-0 just laying super chalk like the CaptainOmar System $10 to win $1 each bet

Ticket #AcceptedTypeRiskTo WinFree Play93965954-1Friday 05/17/2013Money Line10.001.79NoTennis - Victoria Azarenka -560 for Game ]]> The Saloon Bet10Heinekens http://forum.sbrforum.com/saloon/2356102-captainomar-experience.html