A long-standing question for tax-exempt organizations has been: Can nonprofits endorse political candidates? The IRS suggested in a recent court filing that churches may communicate political endorsements to their congregations without violating the Johnson Amendment. While this has raised questions about the broader application of the rule, it’s important to note that the prohibition still exists in statute; and any organization that violates it risks losing its tax-exempt status or being subject to public scrutiny.
Under current federal law, 501(c)(3)