March 11, 1999
Charity Loses Exemption Over Political Activity
The I.R.S. has ruled that a charity should lose its tax-exempt status for its improper involvement in politics and because it had served the "private interest" of its president.
The organization, which was not identified by the I.R.S., routinely distributed information on public-policy issues and conducted research.
The revenue service said that the charity went too far when it broadcast a radio commentary. In the spot, which came within a few months
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