Independent Sector advocates for policies that encourage Americans to contribute to the charitable causes of their choice by providing tax deductions for their gifts and tax incentives for volunteer service, removing tax obstacles to charitable gifts, and maximizing gifts from private foundations.

Incentives to Give

The Charitable Deduction | The Buffett Rule | Tax Extenders
Estate Tax | Volunteer Mileage Reimbursement

Nonprofit Operations

Nonprofit Postage Rates | Health Care Reform Implementation
Hiring Incentives: Veterans Tax Credit | Financing the Sector
ICANN Top Level Domain Program

Tax Exemption

Ways and Means Subcommittee Hearing on Tax Exempt Organizations
IRS Oversight of Charities and Foundations | Nonprofit Hospital Requirements
Review of Media-Based Nonprofit Ministries | Benefit Corporations
Consumer Operated and Oriented Plans | Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)

Budget and Economic Policy

Deficit Reduction and Tax Reform | President's FY 2013 Budget
House Budget FY 2014 Resolution | Senate Budget FY 2014 Resolution

501(c)(4)s and Political Activity

Political Activity of 501(c)(4) Organizations | DISCLOSE Act
Applicability of Federal Gift Tax

Lobbying Rules

Lobbying with Government Funds