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Recent Commentary

September 7520 Rate Holds at 2.4%

Friday, August 18, 2017
Rates / Tables / Statistics

In Rev. Rul. 2017-17, the Service announced the Section 7520 rate for September will hold for a second month at 2.4%, after dipping briefly in July to 2.2%, the lowest rate so far in 2017. In February and again in April, the rate touched a nearly six-year high at 2.6%.

Religious Groups Oppose Repeal of "Johnson Amendment"

Friday, August 18, 2017
Legislative

A coalition of religious organizations calling itself "Faith Voices" sent a letter to every member of Congress, urging them to "oppose any repeal or weakening of the Johnson Amendment," which forbids 501(c)(3) organizations to participate or intervene in political campaigns.

IRS Updates Applicable Federal Rates for September 2017

Thursday, August 17, 2017
Rates / Tables / Statistics

The IRS has announced the Applicable Federal Rates for September 2017, including the Section 7520 rate of 2.4%.

Sale of a Vacation Home

By Renaissance
Monday, November 1, 2010
Historical

A NIMCRUT shelters gain upon the sale of a highly appreciated vacation home.