CPA Seeks Expansion of Orgs Included in Donor Disclosure Regs

PUBLIC SUBMISSION

Docket: IRS-2019-0039
Guidance Under Section 6033 Regarding the Reporting Requirements of Exempt Organizations (REG-102508-16)

Comment On: IRS-2019-0039-0001
Guidance Under section 6033 Regarding the Reporting Requirements of Exempt Organizations

Document: IRS-2019-0039-0017
Comment from Karl Strube,

Submitter Information

Name: Karl Strube

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General Comment

I am writing to comment on IRS REG10250816

Please include 501(c)3 organizations in this proposal. The Schedule B reporting requirements are a violation of donor privacy rights and do not enhance the reporting integrity of 501(c)3 organizations on the Form 990.

The fact that Schedule B is removed before publishing 990's to the public does not safeguard donor privacy enough. The mere collection of this information and mandated reporting to the IRS and state governments is unnecessary and puts this information in hands of people who have no need of it.

Our philanthropic-minded individuals who can and do give large amounts to charitable causes should be treated with the same rights to privacy as the individual who can and does give only $20 to a 501(c)3.

Thank you for your consideration,

Karl J. Strube, CPA
Fresno, CA