The original version of today’s section 501(c)(3) (wh
Some restrictions on exempt organizations have also been added since 1913. For example, the prohibition against attempting to influence legislation wasn’t added until 1934 and the prohibition against political intervention wasn’t added until 1954.
Check out a full history of the law here.
And while the exempt organization law turns 100, the IRS has limited operations due to the government shutdown. No live telephone customer service assistance is available and walk-in taxpayer assistance centers are closed. It is also likely that the IRS has stopped reviewing exemption applications, adding to the ever increasing review time.
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