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Trump administration targets major nonprofits in tax-exempt status crackdown
The Trump administration is preparing a significant tax crackdown targeting several high-profile nonprofit organizations. According to reports, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are conducting investigations into whether certain groups are operating as political activists rather than legitimate charities.
Specific organizations under scrutiny include George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly involved in drafting plans that could lead to the revocation of these groups' tax-exempt status.
If these exemptions are revoked, it could result in an estimated $165 million in new tax revenue. The move follows a previous executive order focused on ensuring nonprofits are not being utilized for substantial illegal purposes.
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Donald Trump · George Soros · Internal Revenue Service · Open Society Foundations · Scott Bessent
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Targeted organizations include Open Society Foundations, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Council on American-Islamic Relations. news.yam.md · www.wnd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Revoking tax exemptions could result in approximately $165 million in new tax payments.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation follows a previous executive order regarding nonprofits run for substantial illegal purposes. www.wnd.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Trump administration is preparing tax audits of several nonprofit organizations. news.yam.md · www.wnd.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the IRS are reviewing the tax-exempt status of specific groups. www.wnd.com