Nonprofit Issues

CHARITY Act Introduced in US Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Legislation that would protect and expand charitable giving, particularly for community charities, was introduced in the U.S. Senate today by Sens. John Thune (R-SD), Bob Casey (D-PA), Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ron Wyden (D-OR).  S. 1343 – the Charities Helping Americans Regularly Throughout the Year Act, or CHARITY Act – includes three provisions […]

Johnson Amendment Debate Unveiled

Four nonprofit leaders shared their arguments in favor of, and in opposition to, a repeal of the Johnson Amendment – the legislation that prohibits 501(c)(3) organizations from intervening on behalf of political candidates or campaigns – in a project unveiled by The Philanthropy Roundtable. Those leaders include: Tim Delaney, President and CEO, National Council of […]

ACR News 6.2.17 – To-Do List Runs Long While Time Grows Short

>> Federal: Washington Roundup >> Federal: President’s Budget >> Federal: Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act >> Federal: Overhauling the IRS >> Federal: Roadmap for Action in June >> Consider This: Tackling the Covfefe on Capitol Hill >> Top Reads: As a Slimmed-Down Tax Plan Grows More Likely, Nonprofits Shudder Washington Roundup The Senate and House of […]

Tax Exempt “Hate”

The Washington Post had an interesting article last month on the subject of white nationalist groups that receive tax-exempt status: The U.S. tax system contains a valuable benefit for prominent white-nationalist groups, which for years have enjoyed a legal status that allows them to not pay levies and lets supporters write off their donations. This status […]

Coalition Urges Policymakers to Consider Expanding Charitable Deduction Ahead of Mnuchin Testimony

Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin is slated to appear before a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee today on the president’s fiscal year 2018 budget and tax reform. In preparation of that appearance, the Charitable Giving Coalition, of which ACR is a member, issued a statement yesterday highlighting findings in a recent study on charitable giving […]

New Study Explains Which Tax Policies Hurt, Increase Charitable Giving

New research released today by Independent Sector finds that expanding the charitable deduction to all Americans could increase charitable giving by nearly $5 billion annually, while other proposals – such as expanding the standard deduction – could reduce giving by as much as $13 billion. The study, conducted by the Indiana University Lilly Family School […]

Uncertainty remains for religious nonprofits embracing Trump Executive Order

President Trump vowed to “get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment” while speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on February 2, 2017, referring to the prohibition all 501(c)(3)  organizations from participating or intervening in any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office. Senator Lyndon Johnson (D-TX) […]

Legislation Aimed At Increasing Charitable Giving Introduced In House

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Reps. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) and Danny Davis (D-IL) reintroduced on May 4 H.R. 2386, the Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act, which will result in more funds being available for charities. Reps. Pat Tiberi (R-OH), George Holding (R-NC), and Richard Nolan (D-MN) are original cosponsors of the legislation. “The House of Representatives has […]

ACR Newsletter 5.5.17 – Trump Releases Tax Outline. Now What?

>> Federal: Washington Roundup >> Federal: President Trump’s Tax Plan >> Federal: Ways and Means Retreat >> Federal: Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act Introduced >> Federal: Roadmap for Action >> Federal: Philanthropic Freedom Featured in Philanthropy Magazine >> Consider This: Bare Bones >> Top Reads: Trump Tax Reform Save For Charities Is Illusory Washington Roundup Congress […]