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There are many ways to advocate for public policy goals without going beyond the limitations of the Tax Code
Although the climate for enforcement has been altered, charities are still prohibited for supporting or opposing candidates
Public charities may spend up to $1 million on lobbying activity if it does not exceed the percentage limits established by the law
Although the Tax Code permits insubstantial lobbying activity, it provides an absolute prohibition on participation in election campaigns
Congress considers legislation to curb the secrecy that results when nonprofit funds avoid federal election campaign laws
Certain nonprofits must either report or pay tax if they go beyond issue advocacy to electioneering
The "pros" outweigh the "cons" in most cases where a charity engages in significant advocacy
The "pros" outweigh the "cons" in most cases where a charity engages in significant advocacy.

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