Brian Naylor

One Reason To Apply For Tax-Exempt Status: Anonymity

Brian Naylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:11:00 +0000

Revelations that the Internal Revenue Service targeted some conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status for extra scrutiny have put a spotlight on a part of the tax code increasingly popular with political groups: section 501(c)(4).

But what's the benefit for organizations to get approved for 501(c)(4) status?

The Mississippi Tea Party, a volunteer organization, first applied for tax-exempt status in 2010.

IRS Controversy Revives Questions About Tax-Exempt Issues

Brian Naylor — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:49:00 +0000

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We're going to spend some time this morning, examining tax examiners at the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service is under fire for paying extra attention to conservative groups that were seeking tax exempt status.

Push To End Teens' Distracted Driving Targets Parents, Peers

Brian Naylor — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:28:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JVspjqaFro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MJN7ncuIQo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI6MKwCADb8

Some Democrats Back Same-Sex Amendment To Immigration Bill

Brian Naylor — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:29:00 +0000

The immigration overhaul bill before the Senate would provide, among other things, more visas for migrant farm workers and high-tech workers, and a path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States.

One thing it would not provide is help for same-sex couples in which one partner is an American and one foreign-born. For heterosexual couples, a foreign-born spouse automatically qualifies for a green card and many of the benefits of citizenship.

Advocates Honor LaHood's Time At Transportation Department

Brian Naylor — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:25:00 +0000

As outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood prepares to hand off the baton to President Obama's nominee, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, Morning Edition reflects on Lahood's legacy. What have he and the president accomplished? What's still to be done?