David Koch and those tea party write-offs

[paul alan]

Tax exemption & donor anonymityUnited States federal tax law, specifically Section 501(c)(4) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501(c)(4)) of the Internal Revenue Code (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Revenue_Code) (26 U.S.C. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Revenue_Code) § 501(c) (http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/26/501(c).html)), exempts certain types of nonprofit organizations from having to pay federal income tax.

The statutory language of IRC 501(c)(4) generally requires civic organizations described in that section to be "operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare". Treasury regulations (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasury_regulations) interpreting this statutory language apply a more relaxed standard, namely, that the organization "is operated primarily for the purpose of bringing about civic betterments and social improvements."[9] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_IRS_scandal#cite_note-9)

As a result, the IRS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Revenue_Service) traditionally has permitted organizations described in IRC 501(c)(4) to engage in lobbying and political campaign activities if those activities are not the organization's primary activity.[10] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_IRS_scandal#cite_note-10)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_IRS_scandal



Certainly fits those hundreds of little tea parties that David Koch uses as a tax write off !

:)

[Chris]

Tax exemption & donor anonymityUnited States federal tax law, specifically Section 501(c)(4) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501(c)(4)) of the Internal Revenue Code (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Revenue_Code) (26 U.S.C. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Revenue_Code) § 501(c) (http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/26/501(c).html)), exempts certain types of nonprofit organizations from having to pay federal income tax.

The statutory language of IRC 501(c)(4) generally requires civic organizations described in that section to be "operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare". Treasury regulations (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasury_regulations) interpreting this statutory language apply a more relaxed standard, namely, that the organization "is operated primarily for the purpose of bringing about civic betterments and social improvements."[9] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_IRS_scandal#cite_note-9)

As a result, the IRS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Revenue_Service) traditionally has permitted organizations described in IRC 501(c)(4) to engage in lobbying and political campaign activities if those activities are not the organization's primary activity.[10] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_IRS_scandal#cite_note-10)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_IRS_scandal



Certainly fits those hundreds of little tea parties that David Koch uses as a tax write off !

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That's probably true of most business, the write offs. Don't like it, petition the government you grievances.

Why are you trolling about tea parties?

[paul alan]

The hundreds of tea party outfits that IRS is after for lying to get a 501c(4) exemption - I like.

Why are you and your friends trolling about President Obama?


:huh:

[paul alan]

I always knew these myriad fly-by-night tea party organizations are social welfare operations - no politics, uh uh .... no way!


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[nic34]

But they managed to destroy Acorn no problem, while few if any TP organisations were ever denied.

[Chris]

The hundreds of tea party outfits that IRS is after for lying to get a 501c(4) exemption - I like.

Why are you and your friends trolling about President Obama?


:huh:




The hundreds of tea party outfits that IRS is after for lying to get a 501c(4) exemption - I like.

Got any evidence for your claim, paul, huh?


No one's even mentioned Obama till you did, are you the one trolling?

[Chris]

I always knew these myriad fly-by-night tea party organizations are social welfare operations - no politics, uh uh .... no way!


:)



Not only do you know nothing about the tea parties but also nothing about the law.

[Chris]

But they managed to destroy Acorn no problem, while few if any TP organisations were ever denied.



They were harassed and that cost them.

[Carlsen]

I always knew these myriad fly-by-night tea party organizations are social welfare operations - no politics, uh uh .... no way!


:)


these people are just like anybody. they have there own belief in political system and how they want to use it. so why do you complain about them so much?

[paul alan]

But they managed to destroy Acorn no problem, while few if any TP organisations were ever denied.

Anyone says David Koch is using those tea party outfits to launder his profits is a liar ...

A down right liar!

Tea party protested the IRS screenings like IRS didn't know David Koch is their banker.

[Mainecoons]

But they managed to destroy Acorn no problem, while few if any TP organisations were ever denied.

ACORN wasn't destroyed, genius, it just morphed into a bunch of new organizations.


ACORN the national organizational is now defunct. The group has split into regional organizations under different names shown below. [61] (http://www.conservapedia.com/Association_of_Community_Organizations_for_Reform_ Now#cite_note-60)

Community Organizations International
Action Now
Action United
Texans Together Education Fund
Health Care for America NOW!
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment
Voting Is Power
Peace and Social Justice Center of South Central Kansas
Communities Voting Together
Pennsylvania Communities Organizing for Change
Affordable Housing Centers of America, Inc.
New England United 4 Justice
A Community Voice
Communities United Inc
Minnesota Neighborhood's Organizing For Change
Missourians Organizing For Reform and Empowerment
New York Communities For Change
Mutual Housing Associationof New York
Working Families Party
Pennsylvania Neighborhoods For Social Justice
Texas Organizing Project
Organization United For Reform Washington
American Institute For Social Justice
Project Vote
The Black Institute
The Advance Group
Arkansas Community Organizations
Alliance Institute
Organizers in the Land of Enchantment
Organize Now, Inc.
Living United for Change in Arizona
Action NC
http://www.conservapedia.com/Association_of_Community_Organizations_for_Reform_ Now

[paul alan]

these people are just like anybody. they have there own belief in political system and how they want to use it. so why do you complain about them so much?

I complain about anybody that lies about their operations to evade taxes....

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[nic34]

What, you TPers think you were alone?

[Mainecoons]

I complain about anybody that lies about their operations to evade taxes....

:)

You complain about your own made up stories.

:rofl:

[paul alan]

I complain about anybody that lies about their operations to evade taxes....

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Then squeal like stuck pigs when IRS comes down on them

:)

[Mainecoons]

When it comes to your posting. . . .

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[Chris]

I complain about anybody that lies about their operations to evade taxes....

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Then squeal like stuck pigs when IRS comes down on them

:)


How many of you are there?

[keymanjim]

How many of you are there?
You notice that cigar has posted very little today.

[Mainecoons]

Actually, not at all. They are similar in their one liners but Cigar has much more entertaining visuals.

Maybe ole Ciggie just had to work for a change today. Even those "equal opportunity" contractors have to do something on occasion.

Don't worry, he'll be back in all his garbled glory shortly.

:grin:

[paul alan]

Tea party apparently thinks they are justified in evading taxes because they don't like taxes.

I'm sure they believe everyone should evade taxes .... and force the Government to cut expenses.

Like France, Spain, Greece, Senegal ......


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[Chris]

Tea party apparently thinks they are justified in evading taxes because they don't like taxes.

I'm sure they believe everyone should evade taxes .... and force the Government to cut expenses.

Like France, Spain, Greece, Senegal ......


:)



I see you're back babbling nonsense.

[paul alan]

I see you're back babbling nonsense.

Shouldn't you do less name-calling and personal attacking - and post more substance?

[Chris]

Shouldn't you do less name-calling and personal attacking - and post more substance?



Why make things up, paul, I didn't call you any names or attack you personally, I commented on the lack of substance of your posts. Say something meaningful instead of merely trolling, and I'll respond in kind.

[paul alan]

Why make things up, paul, I didn't call you any names or attack you personally, I commented on the lack of substance of your posts. Say something meaningful instead of merely trolling, and I'll respond in kind.

Say something meaningful to a tea bagger?

What in god's name would that be? - use the tattle button?


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[Chris]

Say something meaningful to a tea bagger?

What in god's name would that be? - use the tattle button?


:)

How hypocritical to demand substance but refuse to contribute any.

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