Religion News Service
USA, November 1, 2004: Internal Revenue Service IRS Commissioner Mark Everson said Friday (Oct. 29) that the agency is investigating more than 60 cases of nonprofit groups possibly engaged in illegal partisan activity. About one-third of the cases involve churches. Everson said the agency reviewed about 100 cases and found 60 that “merited examination.” Federal law prohibits the agency from commenting on the nature or circumstances of any case, he said. Since April, the IRS has issued two reminders to religious groups and candidates, advising them that nonprofit groups are prohibited from working “on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.” HPI adds: US Hindu temples need to remain aware of these rules regarding elections and avoid any efforts to promote one or another canditates.