Comments on: How to File an IRS 501(c)(3) Complaint http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has gone too far in substantial activities to influence legislation. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:15:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Heron http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/#comment-1080 Heron Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:15:45 +0000 http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1080 As an additional comment, I asked a tax accountant about these sections of the tax code. This is what he said: "The tax code prohibits non-profit organizations, including churches, from lobbying for or against any individual political candidates. That is strictly prohibited, and that is why you won't hear the LDS Church endorse or oppose any individual candidates. "Non-profits can lobby for issues which they believe have social impacts related to their tax-exempt purpose. These kinds of lobbying activities are required to be reported to the IRS on form 990 (annual information return for non-profits), but they are perfectly fine. "A non-profit can be formed solely for the purpose of lobbying, but then it is required to report as a political action committee which have their own list of special reporting requirements." As an additional comment, I asked a tax accountant about these sections of the tax code. This is what he said:

“The tax code prohibits non-profit organizations, including churches, from lobbying for or against any individual political candidates. That is strictly prohibited, and that is why you won’t hear the LDS Church endorse or oppose any individual candidates.
“Non-profits can lobby for issues which they believe have social impacts related to their tax-exempt purpose. These kinds of lobbying activities are required to be reported to the IRS on form 990 (annual information return for non-profits), but they are perfectly fine.
“A non-profit can be formed solely for the purpose of lobbying, but then it is required to report as a political action committee which have their own list
of special reporting requirements.”

]]> By: Heron http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/#comment-1073 Heron Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:47:41 +0000 http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1073 You quote 501(c)(3), but you conveniently ignore the fact that 501(c)(3) references 501(h) – activities *permitted* by 501(h) are permitted by 501(c)(3). The LDS Church’s minor involvement in Proposition 8 was permitted under 501(h), and therefore permitted under 501(c)(3). The IRS obviously knows the tax code better than you; your push to file complaints on this issue does nothing but waste the IRS’s time and raise our taxes to pay for that lost time. So, thanks for raising my taxes with your pointless complaint. You quote 501(c)(3), but you conveniently ignore the fact that 501(c)(3) references 501(h) – activities *permitted* by 501(h) are permitted by 501(c)(3).

The LDS Church’s minor involvement in Proposition 8 was permitted under 501(h), and therefore permitted under 501(c)(3).

The IRS obviously knows the tax code better than you; your push to file complaints on this issue does nothing but waste the IRS’s time and raise our taxes to pay for that lost time.

So, thanks for raising my taxes with your pointless complaint.

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]]> By: Mykelb http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/#comment-1051 Mykelb Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:42:20 +0000 http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1051 The NOM is a 501(c)4 organization. However, the regulations for 501(c)4 status state "Reg. 1. 501(c)(4)-1(a)(2)(i) provides that: [A]n organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare if it is primarily engaged in promoting in some way the common good and general welfare of the community." Seems to me that by discriminating against gays in a city with a Human Rights Law on the books that this organization does not meet the statutory definition and should have its offices closed down in DC. The NOM is a 501(c)4 organization. However, the regulations for 501(c)4 status state “Reg. 1. 501(c)(4)-1(a)(2)(i) provides that:
[A]n organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare if it is primarily engaged in promoting in some way the common good and general welfare of the community.” Seems to me that by discriminating against gays in a city with a Human Rights Law on the books that this organization does not meet the statutory definition and should have its offices closed down in DC.

]]> By: Mykelb http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/#comment-1050 Mykelb Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:38:19 +0000 http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1050 The National Organization for Marriage is a 501(c)(4) organization. How do we report thier intervention in political affairs? The National Organization for Marriage is a 501(c)(4) organization. How do we report thier intervention in political affairs?

]]> By: Mykelb http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/#comment-1049 Mykelb Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:35:02 +0000 http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1049 You can also file an IRS 3949a form found here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf to report False Exemption False Deductions, Multiple Filing, Organized Crime, Unsubstantiated Income, Kickback, False/Altered Documents, Failure to Pay Tax, Unreported Income, Narcotics Income, Public/Political Corruption, Failure to File Return, Failure to Withhold Tax, Wagering/Gambling Earned Income Credit, Other (Describe) You can also file an IRS 3949a form found here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf to report False Exemption False Deductions, Multiple Filing,
Organized Crime, Unsubstantiated Income, Kickback,
False/Altered Documents, Failure to Pay Tax, Unreported Income, Narcotics Income,
Public/Political Corruption, Failure to File Return, Failure to Withhold Tax, Wagering/Gambling Earned Income Credit, Other (Describe)

]]> By: Pat http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/#comment-1018 Pat Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:07:15 +0000 http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1018 Though all humans have been trained as children to believe in God and the mysticism of religion, there is no evidence to prove that it exists. As close to "witchcraft" as it is, there is no reason to accord it tax exemption as a matter of logic. 1) If it were true, there would not be so many religions or sects. The fact that there are shows that religion is being used more as a social club, cultural entity, and congregation collector. 2) After all of the respect and reservation for religion, mankind is no closer to humanitarian assistance than he might have been if there had been no religion to begin with. 3) Churches and religion began as a method for mankind to organize itself and present some kind of leadership that government now fulfills provided it has no competing authorities (which religion provides). 4) In equating government and religion, mankind refuses to choose 1 method over another, and therefore, they must remain separate, or conflict with one another. Allowing tax exemption merely provides the means of competition without providing the plethora of benefits that religion claims to offer. Though all humans have been trained as children to believe in God and the mysticism of religion, there is no evidence to prove that it exists. As close to “witchcraft” as it is, there is no reason to accord it tax exemption as a matter of logic.

1) If it were true, there would not be so many religions or sects. The fact that there are shows that religion is being used more as a social club, cultural entity, and congregation collector.

2) After all of the respect and reservation for religion, mankind is no closer to humanitarian assistance than he might have been if there had been no religion to begin with.

3) Churches and religion began as a method for mankind to organize itself and present some kind of leadership that government now fulfills provided it has no competing authorities (which religion provides).

4) In equating government and religion, mankind refuses to choose 1 method over another, and therefore, they must remain separate, or conflict with one another. Allowing tax exemption merely provides the means of competition without providing the plethora of benefits that religion claims to offer.

]]> By: LMH http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/#comment-1013 LMH Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:38:37 +0000 http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1013 "The Rock" - Does anyone have any information regarding the position of "The Rock" church on homosexuality? We just went through an awful experience with a friend of the family who has basically been disowned by family - and the family held an "intervention" in the church facility yesterday, with the pastor and youth pastor (also his uncle)present. They told him that if this is the life he chose "he is no longer a part of their lives and he is not welcome in any of their homes." It was a heart breaking scenario, as this young man is the most beautiful soul you will ever meet. Any help would be appreciated. I will not give the exact location, but "The Rock" I am referring to is in NE Georgia. When he tried to leave the meeting, they tried to physically restrain him. “The Rock” – Does anyone have any information regarding the position of “The Rock” church on homosexuality? We just went through an awful experience with a friend of the family who has basically been disowned by family – and the family held an “intervention” in the church facility yesterday, with the pastor and youth pastor (also his uncle)present. They told him that if this is the life he chose “he is no longer a part of their lives and he is not welcome in any of their homes.” It was a heart breaking scenario, as this young man is the most beautiful soul you will ever meet. Any help would be appreciated. I will not give the exact location, but “The Rock” I am referring to is in NE Georgia. When he tried to leave the meeting, they tried to physically restrain him.

]]> By: George Barber http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/#comment-1012 George Barber Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:45:20 +0000 http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1012 I would suggest you put your resources to better use. All churches are tax exempt with or without a 501(c)(3). Stripping their 501(c)(3) does them no harm as a church. Many churches dont file for 501(c)(3)at all. I would suggest you put your resources to better use. All churches are tax exempt with or without a 501(c)(3). Stripping their 501(c)(3) does them no harm as a church. Many churches dont file for 501(c)(3)at all.

]]> By: John http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/how-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/#comment-986 John Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:34:09 +0000 http://lds501c3.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-986 One of the things I find so disturbing in all of this is the wholesale lack of Christian feelings from members of a church that claims to be the "one and only" church sanctioned by God himself. Next I find it hypocritical of an organization to disregard several of their own "Articles of Faith". One of which states: #12 "We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law." Clearly the violation of the rules (law) of the 501(c)(3) IRS code have been also disregarded. Finally, I am not gay, however I have a respect for those who stand for their rights as human beings. Our form of government was designed to provide the freedom of choice for everyone. If an organization believes in a different morality they may preach that to their members with all the zeal necessary to convince and guide. However, when any organization presses their ideoligy on the masses without their consent they are in violation of the greater moral code of freedom. One of the things I find so disturbing in all of this is the wholesale lack of Christian feelings from members of a church that claims to be the “one and only” church sanctioned by God himself. Next I find it hypocritical of an organization to disregard several of their own “Articles of Faith”. One of which states: #12 “We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.” Clearly the violation of the rules (law) of the 501(c)(3) IRS code have been also disregarded.

Finally, I am not gay, however I have a respect for those who stand for their rights as human beings. Our form of government was designed to provide the freedom of choice for everyone. If an organization believes in a different morality they may preach that to their members with all the zeal necessary to convince and guide. However, when any organization presses their ideoligy on the masses without their consent they are in violation of the greater moral code of freedom.

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