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Form 990 Schedule C

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
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Form 990 Schedule C

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

Rev. 2023

This document provides instructions for completing Schedule C of Form 990, which is used by tax-exempt organizations to report lobbying and political activities. The schedule requires information about the organization's lobbying expenditures, including nontaxable amounts, ceiling amounts, and actual expenditures for lobbying and grassroots activities. Additionally, the schedule asks about attempts to influence legislation through various means and requires reporting of any section 4912 tax incurred by the organization or its managers if applicable.

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FAQ
  • What is meant by 'political expenditures'?

    'Political expenditures' refer to any contribution, gift, payment, or in-kind contribution made for the purpose of influencing legislation or regulation. This includes any amount paid for advertising, salaries, travel, or other expenses that are incurred to carry out political activities.

  • What is meant by 'excessive or impermissible lobbying activities'?

    'Excessive or impermissible lobbying activities' refers to a tax-exempt organization engaging in more lobbying activities than permitted under the law. Lobbying includes attempting to influence legislation, regulations, or other governmental actions.

  • What is meant by 'affiliated group'?

    'Affiliated group' refers to a group of organizations that are connected through common ownership, common management, or common membership. The affiliated group includes the reporting organization and any other organizations that are members of the group.

  • What is meant by 'civic league'?

    'Civic league' refers to an organization that is primarily involved with improving the community. This includes organizations that focus on issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental protection.

  • What is the purpose of Schedule C (Form 990)?

    Schedule C (Form 990) is used by tax-exempt organizations to report information about their political activities and lobbying activities, as required by the IRS. It helps the organization to determine whether it has engaged in excessive or impermissible lobbying activities.

  • What kind of information is reported on Schedule C (Form 990)?

    Schedule C (Form 990) reports information about a tax-exempt organization's political and legislative activities, including its lobbying activities. It also reports the names of organizations that are members of an affiliated group.

  • What is meant by 'lobbying expenditures'?

    'Lobbying expenditures' refer to any amount paid for lobbying efforts. This includes payments made to lobbyists, fees paid to influence legislation or regulation, and other amounts paid to carry out lobbying activities.

  • What is meant by 'investment company'?

    'Investment company' refers to an organization that invests in securities or other property as a business. This includes mutual funds, investment trusts, and other organizations that are primarily engaged in investing.

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Forms

Form 990 Schedule C is one of the official tax forms used in the United States to report income, claim deductions and credits, calculate tax liability, and fulfill other tax-related obligations. The IRS is the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the internal revenue laws in the United States.

Here are some examples of Internal Revenue Service forms:

Form 1040: This is the primary individual income tax return form used by most taxpayers. It is used to report various types of income, claim deductions and credits, calculate tax liability, and determine whether a taxpayer owes additional tax or is entitled to a refund.

Form 1099: There are different variations of Form 1099, such as 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, etc. These forms are used to report income received by individuals or businesses from various sources other than employment, such as self-employment income, interest income, dividend income, and rental income.

Form W-2: This form is used by employers to report wages paid to employees and the taxes withheld from their pay. Employees use the information on Form W-2 to complete their individual tax returns.

Form 941: Employers use this form to report employment taxes, including federal income tax withheld, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax, for their employees.

Form 1065: This form is used by partnerships to report their income, deductions, and tax liability. Partnerships themselves do not pay income tax; instead, the partners report their share of partnership income on their individual tax returns.

Form 1120: This is the corporate income tax return form used by C corporations to report their income, deductions, and tax liability.

Form 990: This form is used by tax-exempt organizations, such as nonprofits and charities, to report their financial information, activities, and compliance with tax laws.

Form 8862: This form is used by taxpayers who previously claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) but had it disallowed, and now want to claim it again.

These are just a few examples of the numerous IRS forms that exist to fulfill various tax-related obligations. The specific forms required for an individual or business depend on their unique circumstances, income sources, and deductions. It's advisable to consult the official website of the Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) or seek professional tax advice to obtain accurate and up-to-date information regarding the specific IRS forms relevant to your tax situation.

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