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527 Workshop
Getting
your message out while avoiding trouble.
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During the 2004 elections, the non-profit political organization, 527, received much publicity. This primer shows you the purpose, structure and regulation of such organizations.
We will
schedule this course after Congress settles on a law.
Also see
PAC Workshop.
Audio Courses on CD:
Space is limited.
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Agenda |
1:00 -
4:30 pm
- What are 527s and how
were they created
- Purpose
- Differences between PACs and 527s
- How to create a 527 and
the necessary IRS forms to complete
- Periodic reporting and
disclosure requirements
- What are the tax
implications and other benefits of forming a 527?
- Politician 527s versus
Non-Politician 527s
- Advertising: What is
allowed?
- Attempts to regulate
527s
Do
you need a training
course we don't offer or coverage of
an additional topic in this course?
If you have suggestions for courses or topics you would like to see us offer, please contact us or complete our
online suggestion form.
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Suggested
Prerequisites |
None.
If
you need help deciding which courses you should take based
on your work experience or training, please contact
us via email
or phone: 703-739-3790.
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Faculty |
Our
instructors, Hill veterans all, have extensive
experience with PACs and 527s.
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Rave
Reviews |
See
testimonials about our training.
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Time
and Dates |
1:00 to 4:30 pm
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We will schedule this
course after Congress settles on a law.
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Location |
Other dates:
Location
in Washington, DC will be announced
before course.
Many of our courses are held at
these locations:
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Cannon House Office Building (HOB), First and C Streets, SE,
Washington, DC (Capitol South Metro)
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Capitol
Hill Club, 300 First Street SE, Washington,
DC (directly across the street from the
Capitol South Metro) Our map
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DC Bar
Conference Center, 1250 H Street NW,
Washington, DC (Metro Center station)
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Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW,
Washington, DC 20001 (Gallery Place /
Chinatown Metro stop) Our map
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The Liaison Capitol Hill, 415 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC
(2 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro)
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Longworth House Office Building (HOB),
New Jersey Ave. and C Streets, SE, Washington, DC
(one block west of the Capitol South Metro stop)
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National
Democratic Headquarters, 430 So. Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC
20003 (Capitol South Metro) Our map
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Rayburn House Office Building (HOB),
Independence Ave. SW and South Capitol Street
(two blocks west of the Capitol South Metro stop)
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Google Map
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Course
Materials |
Course materials are included.
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Registration Fee |
$345
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Discounts |
** Group Discount! When 4 people from the same
organization register and pay together, the 4th person is
free! When 8 people from the same organization register and
pay together, the 4th and 8th persons are both free! See complete
details here.
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Certificate of
Training |
A Certificate of
Training is available upon request for this
course.
To get a
Certificate of
Training,
your registration fee must be paid in full, and you
must attend the entire course and request a
Certificate on your evaluation form.
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Policies |
For this course, cancellations
and transfers must be submitted in writing to us.
Our transfer and cancellation fees are outlined
below.
** Transfer and Cancellation Fee
For all registrations received on or after September 1,
2007 |
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Time Before Course |
Substitutions Allowed |
Transfer Fee |
Cancellation Fee |
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More than 4 weeks |
Yes, in writing |
None |
None |
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2 to 4 weeks |
Yes, in writing |
25% of tuition |
50% of tuition |
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3 days to 2 weeks |
Yes, in writing |
50% of tuition |
75% of tuition |
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1 to 2 days |
Yes, in writing |
75% of tuition |
100% of tuition |
day of program
(no refunds to no-shows) |
Yes, in writing |
100% of tuition |
100% of tuition |
No refunds for no shows. We reserve the right to
change this fee and time period.
TCN
reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of
insufficient registrations.
All statements and
discussion at our all of our courses, workshops and
seminars, public and custom,
are off the record and not for attribution, unless specified otherwise.
The resulting confidentiality ensures a frank and
free exchange of views.
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FAQs |
FAQs
about our training
including suggested attire.
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Register
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We accept
checks,
VISA,
MasterCard,
Discover,
American Express

Fax or Mail: Print
out and complete the registration
form
(in Adobe pdf). The completed form should
include your method of payment.
Fax the completed form to us at
703-739-1195.
Mail the completed form to us at
TheCapitol.Net, Inc., PO Box 25706, Alexandria, VA
22313-5706
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Available as custom, on-site training? |
Yes.
This
program can be tailored
for on-site association and corporate training.
Please call 703-739-3790 for information.
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Need
more information? |
Phone:
703-739-3790
Email: registrar -at- TheCapitol.Net
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Non-Partisan |
TheCapitol.Net is a
non-partisan firm, and the opinions of its faculty,
authors, clients and the owners and operators of its vendors are
their own and do not represent those of TheCapitol.Net. |
URLs:
TheCapitol.Net/PublicPrograms/527workshop.html
www.527Workshop.com
Last updated:
June 27, 2008
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