An Eligible § 501(c)(3) Organization Has Made the § 501(h)

question 37

Essay

An eligible § 501(c)(3) organization has made the § 501(h) election to participate in lobbying on a limited basis. If the lobbying nontaxable amount is exceeded, what are the potential tax consequences to the exempt organization?

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Definitions:

Income Tax Expense

The cost of income taxes a company incurs, calculated based on the taxable income and tax rates applicable, reflecting the company's obligation to government revenue services.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues are recognized when received and expenses when paid.

Sales Adjusted

Adjustments made to sales figures for returns, allowances, or discounts.

Direct Method

A cost allocation method that assigns costs directly to cost objects without using any intermediate cost pools or allocations.