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Counsel says a political subdivision can be a qualified organization under section 170(c)(1)

Number
201021027
Outcome
Advice
Document type
Chief Counsel Advice
IRS subject
Qualified Organization
Topics
Income and deductions
Code sections
§ 170
Ruling dated
January 13, 2010
Publicly released
May 28, 2010
Source
View Official PDF

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Plain-English summary

This Chief Counsel Advice addresses whether an organization that is a political subdivision of a state can be a qualified organization for purposes of IRC § 170(c)(1). The advice states that such an organization can be a qualified organization under that provision.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Can a political subdivision of a state qualify as a qualified organization under IRC § 170(c)(1)?
  • Outcome: Advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC § 170(c)(1)

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA-113831-10 Number: 201021027
Release Date: 5/28/2010
Office: -----------------------------
UILC: 170.14-02

From: --------------------------
Sent: January 13, 2010 8:31 AM
To: ----------------------
Cc: --------------------
Subject: qualified organization questions

If the organization is a political subdivision of the state for the purpose of section 170(c)(1), it can be a
qualified organization.

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