The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be holding a free phone forum on Rules for Tax-Exempt Organizations During An Election Year. The Forum is scheduled for June 9, 2008, and will be repeated the following day. Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come basis, and organizations may register as a group. According to the IRS, the forum will discuss the distinctions between political activity, lobbying and general advocacy, and which activities are permissible by 501(c)(3) charities, 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, 501(c)(5), 501(c)(6), and 527 political organizations. Participants can submit questions, in advance, to be answered during the sessions. The session on June 9 is scheduled for 10:00-11:00 a.m. (EST) and on June 10 for 1:00-2:00 p.m. (EST). For information on how to participate and to reserve a spot, click here.