Why is it one blatantly obvious fact has been left out of this whole scandal.
The Tea Party
IS a political group and as such should not be allowed to file as a 501 tax exempt group which strictly forbids political groups.. They are not a charity, religious or any other legit group that should be allowed a 501 status.
They
ARE ABUSING the system. Why is this not the focus?
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501(c)(3) exemptions apply to corporations, and any community chest, fund, cooperating association or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes, to foster national or international amateur sports competition, to promote the arts, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.[8][9] There are also supporting organizations which are often referred to in shorthand form as "Friends of" organizations.
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The only scandal here is not that the Tea Party groups were being scrutinized, but that some are actually getting away with claiming 501 tax exempt status and taking donations from unknown sources which are funneled into political agendas. A direct violation of 501 tax exempt status.
The key reason they were scrutinized more is because there were far more Tea party groups doing this than progressive or liberal. Tea party was making lots of news then so you make a spectacle of your selves you put yourself on the radar.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations are absolutely prohibited from supporting political candidates, and are subject to limits on lobbying. They risk loss of tax exempt status if these rules are violated.
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The simple fact is the FBI had it right to scrutinize these groups. The only issue at bay is they aren't able to go after them all.