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When Helpers Hurt: Protecting Taxpayers From Preparers, Michelle Lyon Drumbl
When Helpers Hurt: Protecting Taxpayers From Preparers, Michelle Lyon Drumbl
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In this article, Drumbl explores return preparer regulation as a policy matter and questions what would be gained by applying Circular 230 to return preparers.
Political Activity Limits And Tax Exemption: A Gordian’S Knot, Roger Colinvaux
Political Activity Limits And Tax Exemption: A Gordian’S Knot, Roger Colinvaux
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The article considers the correct tax treatment of organized political activity by the tax system and discusses the problems that have arisen from political activity depending on whether the organization is a charity, a noncharitable exempt, or a political organization. The article then examines administrative and legislative options to the problems raised by political activity. Quantum-based solutions to the problem of political activity by noncharitable exempts do not provide a clear advantage over present law. Formally quantifying the “primarily” test would result in more certainty, but would also require that the Service be more, not less, involved in the regulation …