Nevada Policy Group Gets Behind EO 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-2019-0039-0025
Comment from Robert Fellner,

Submitter Information

Name: Robert Fellner

Address:

Email: RF@NPRI.ORG

Phone: 7022220642

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General Comment

This is an important rule that would protect donor privacy and encourage public participation in the democratic process.

As a 501c3 nonprofit, we at the Nevada Policy Research Institute have heard firsthand from numerous citizens that are deeply concerned about being retaliated against for their political beliefs and differing views on public policy.

This important rule will ensure Americans can support causes they believe in without fear of retaliation or harassment.

The IRS has no need for this continued collection of donor names and addresses. If that information is needed for the purposes of an examination or a criminal investigation, the IRS can simply ask for the information directly from a non-profit or receive a warrant.

The automatic collection of private information has little to no benefit to government investigators but it poses a very real threat to the privacy of American citizens.

Sincerely,

John Tsarpalas, Nevada Policy Research Institute President
Robert Fellner, Nevada Policy Research Institute Policy Director