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IRS Form 990 (990-EZ) Schedule C Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities
What Is IRS Form 990 (990-EZ) Schedule C?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The document is a supplement to IRS Form 990, and IRS Form 990-EZ. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 990?
A: IRS Form 990 is a tax document used by tax-exempt organizations to report their financial and operational information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Q: What is IRS Form 990-EZ?
A: IRS Form 990-EZ is a simplified version of Form 990 and is used by smaller tax-exempt organizations to report their financial and operational information.
Q: What is Schedule C on Form 990?
A: Schedule C on Form 990 is used to report political campaign and lobbying activities conducted by the tax-exempt organization.
Q: What are political campaign activities?
A: Political campaign activities are activities that support or oppose a candidate for public office, such as endorsing a candidate or making political contributions.
Q: What are lobbying activities?
A: Lobbying activities are efforts to influence legislation, such as contacting government officials or advocating for specific policies.
Q: Why do tax-exempt organizations need to report political campaign and lobbying activities?
A: Tax-exempt organizations enjoy certain tax benefits but are restricted in their involvement in political and lobbying activities. Reporting these activities provides transparency and accountability.
Q: Are tax-exempt organizations allowed to engage in political campaign activities?
A: Tax-exempt organizations are allowed to engage in some political campaign activities, but there are limits and restrictions to ensure they do not become primarily involved in partisan politics.
Q: What information is reported on Schedule C?
A: Schedule C requires tax-exempt organizations to provide details about their political campaign and lobbying activities, including expenditures, contributions, and the purpose of the activities.
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