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UBIT Legislation Summary Table
Publication date:
06/2019
Reference this table for all the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) legislation currently introduced in the 116th Congress.
Federal Tax Policy
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Values-Based Messaging on Giving Policy
Publication date:
05/2019
Independent Sector released new research on values-based messaging for promoting giving policy.
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ASAE UBIT Coalition Sign-On Letter to Congress
Publication date:
04/2019
Over 600 organizations from all 50 states signed on to the American Society of Association Executives’ (ASAE) letter to Representatives Neal and Brady on the House Ways and Means Committee to call for the repeal of the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) on nonprofits’ fringe benefits.
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Forum Policy Playbook: October Edition
Publication date:
10/2017
The October edition of our month-by-month advocacy guide focuses on how to engage in elections. With off-year elections coming up in November, it is an appropriate time to focus on this issue, and perhaps stimulate some thinking on how your organization might get engaged in the elections in 2018 and beyond.shington to face debates over tax reform, and everyone re-focused on work after the summer holidays, this is an opportune moment to get our issues on policymakers’ radar.
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A Guide for Engagement During the 2017 Congressional August Recess
Publication date:
07/2017
This guide provides resources to help you and your members connect with your legislators during the 2017 abbreviated congressional August recess.
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Policy Issue: Johnson Amendment
Publication date:
03/2017
United Philanthropy Forum supports the continued full enforcement of current law that prohibits 501(c)(3) charitable organizations from endorsing, opposing or contributing to political candidates and engaging in partisan campaign activities—also known as the “Johnson Amendment.” See our position and resources on this issue.
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Policy Issue: Charitable Deduction
Publication date:
02/2017
Since 1917, the federal charitable tax deduction has provided a tax deduction for donations made to nonprofit organizations by taxpayers who itemize their tax returns, roughly one-third of all Americans. See the Forum's position and resources on this issue.
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PSO Charitable Deduction Resources
Resources developed by the Charitable Giving Coalition, the Forum, Council on Foundations, and regional philanthropy networks around protecting the Charitable Deduction. These include FAQs, infographics, talking points, position statements, op-eds, and other sample articles.
News
Public Policy Update: February 3, 2023
Release Date:
02/03/2023
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector. This issue is for February 3, 2023.
News
Public Policy Update: January 20, 2023
Release Date:
01/20/2023
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector. This issue is for January 19, 2023.