--- title: Political Activity for Tax-Exempt Organizations description: Outside GC attorney Lakshmi Sarma Ramani reviews the IRS rules relating to general lobbying and political campaign activity which apply to nonprofits. image: https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Election.jpg --- [![logo-small.png](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outside_GC_May_2015/Logos/logo-small.png?width=90&name=logo-small.png "logo-small.png")](http://www.outsidegc.com) - BLOG - ** --- ### Headquarters 501 Boylston Street, 10th Floor Boston, MA 02116 (617)-737-5000 info@outsidegc.com ![hero_news-events.jpg](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outside_GC_May_2015/Backgrounds/hero_news-events.jpg?width=1600&name=hero_news-events.jpg "hero_news-events.jpg") ## ON-DEMAND INSIGHTS # Political Activity for Tax-Exempt Organizations Posted by [Lakshmi Sarma Ramani](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/author/lakshmi-sarma-ramani) on October 25, 2018 at 10:53 AM Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-sarma-ramani/) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Election](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Election.jpg?width=300&name=Election.jpg)In this timely [ACC Docket piece](https://www.accdocket.com/articles/political-activity-for-tax-exempt-organizations.cfm), Lakshmi Sarma Ramani (Washington D.C.-area team) reviews the IRS rules related to general lobbying and political campaign activity which apply to tax-exempt organizations.         - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Topics: [Nonprofits](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/nonprofits), [Trade Associations](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/trade-associations) ### Subscribe to our Blog ### Popular Posts [View All Posts ›](https://www.outsidegc.com/blog/all) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fpolitical-activity-for-tax-exempt-organizations%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fpolitical-activity-for-tax-exempt-organizations%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fpolitical-activity-for-tax-exempt-organizations%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fpolitical-activity-for-tax-exempt-organizations%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Political%20Activity%20for%20Tax-Exempt%20Organizations) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fpolitical-activity-for-tax-exempt-organizations%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fpolitical-activity-for-tax-exempt-organizations%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) This publication should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances nor an offer to represent you. It is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your attorney concerning any particular situation and any specific legal questions you may have. Pursuant to applicable rules of professional conduct, portions of this publication may constitute Attorney Advertising. Outside GC is an innovative approach to legal services for growing and mature businesses. Companies who engage Outside GC fall into two main categories: (1) those [without in-house counsel](http://www.outsidegc.com/general-legal-counsel-corporate-counsel) who need regular, on-going legal support but do not wish to hire a full-time in-house lawyer, and (2) those [with in-house counsel](http://www.outsidegc.com/in-house-counsel-support) who do not wish to add more full-time resources to their existing in-house staff. [Contact us](http://www.outsidegc.com/contact) to speak to one of our on-demand attorneys. ## Search our Site ![logo-small.png](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outside_GC_May_2015/Logos/logo-small.png?width=90&name=logo-small.png "logo-small.png") Attorney advertising. Copyright @ 2026 Outside GC LLC. All rights reserved. ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=215705&fmt=gif)