[Moderator's note: Not to mention that if you are 501(c)(3) status, doesn't that mean you can't lobby to have ferrets gain legal status in, say, California? (I think no more than 5% can be spent lobbying or something like that...) BIG] Have you ever known the Federal Government to make a rule *that* simple? On April 15th, did you send in a flat 10% of your gross income or did you have to fill out a form which could range from sorta simple to incredibly complex??? My book has >18 pages (in English - not just laws) on lobbying. The federal government definition of lobbying is different than the common understanding. Lobbying relates to issues only; becoming involved with candidates for a public office is not lobbying and is not allowed. There are 2 separate tests and what is considered lobbying under one rule may not be lobbying under the other rule. Needless to say, if you are doing any lobbying, consulting a lawyer is probably a given. Thankfully, the vast majority of the groups out there won't be doing *any* lobbying. -Carla [Posted in FML issue 2880]