I’m asking about this section of U.S. Code specifically:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/subtitle-A/chapter-1/subchapter-F
Also why doesn’t this disqualify religious organizations from tax exempt status under 501c3?
“no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting, to influence legislation”
I don’t believe most religious organizations are 501c3s, to start, and yes, it is illicit for churches to lobby for legislation.
Sometimes, but like most things in the US tax laws are often abused and misused. A simpler tax system would benefit everyone more (with the exception of tax accountants, of course), but that’s not likely to happen.
Tax accountants and their largest clients.
People like Bill Gates or Oprah. Their foundations are a tax avoidance scheme.