Ever had the urge to tell the Internal Revenue Service “None of your business”?
Most tax counselors probably would advise against that response, but it’s exactly what the federal tax-collecting agency soon will be hearing from a list of tea party organizations it has sent letters demanding information that is protected by the First Amendment.
The situation developed recently as the local tea party groups submitted paperwork for their federal status designations, in some cases as nonprofits. The IRS responded in what apparently is a coordinated campaign with questions including one for the names and contact information for relatives of board members.
The result is that the American Center for Law and Justice has agreed to represent the groups in their responses to the IRS.
There already are dozens of groups involved, and ACLJ chief Jay Sekulow told WND that he expects that total to rise quickly.
“There are certain questions that are outside the bounds,” he told WND. “They’re invasive, they violate free speech and association. Those questions will not be addressed.”
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Doing whatever it takes to silence the opposition.
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