No mention was made about their predecessors who include Sara Putnam, the Assistant Commissioner of Tax Exempt Entities.

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The IRS rules allow the tax-exempt entities to participate in those actions, as long as promoting social welfare remains the primary focus of the group's activities.

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The same process of creating 1099 income creates good income for tax-exempt entities, which means it goes into 401(k)s, IRAs, as well as foundations, endowments, ERISA plans.

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