A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase disclosure for certain political organizations exempt from tax under section 527 and section 501(c), and for other purposes.
Makes information on organizations that file such notices, and such notices, publicly available.
Prohibits treating an organization as a political organization unless it makes required disclosures.
Makes such disclosures publicly available and prescribes monetary penalties for failures to make disclosures available for inspection.
Requires political organizations which have gross receipts of $25,000 or more per taxable year, with an exception, to file tax returns. Provides for public disclosure of such returns and prescribes monetary penalties for failures to file or provide correct information.
Title II: Tax-Exempt Business and Labor Organizations Engaging in Political Activity - Requires any labor organization described in paragraph 5 or any business league, chamber of commerce, or board of trade described in paragraph 6 of section 501(c) (tax exempt organizations) from being considered a 501 (c) organization unless specified information is submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury concerning the organization's activities, contributors, and expenditures.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.
Became Public Law No: 106-230.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5268)
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 606.
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