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Chan790

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Reply to global1 (Original post)

Thu May 16, 2013, 07:12 PM

May 2013

501(c)4 donations are not tax-deductible which is why they're allowed to be anonymous and the funds can be used to advocate and lobby for social positions related to the purpose of the organization. The tax-exemption in effect regarding 501(c)4s refers to the organization not having to pay taxes. They were never meant for this purpose...they were designed to exempt from taxation social organizations like civic associations and unions that do not fulfill a non-profit purpose but provide some sort of social benefit.

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Hypothetical Question: If I Were A Kabillionaire And Wanted To Elect A Repug President..... [View all] global1 May 2013 OP

I don't think so. Buzz Clik May 2013 #1

i think the only 501(c)(4)s to which contributions are deductible are volunteer fire departments. unblock May 2013 #2

I just have one question PD Turk May 2013 #3

Ask My Buddy - Dubya.....nt global1 May 2013 #4

Contributions to 501(c)4's are not tax-deductible. OnyxCollie May 2013 #5

I would buck the trend Cirque du So-What May 2013 #6

No. Chan790 May 2013 #7