Concerned with what your faith community can and cannot do during election season? We have two tools that have the answers for you.

The IRS Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations is a quick reference guide that explains the responsibilities and benefits under the federal tax system for faith groups. Download the full guide at the IRS webpage.

The other indispensible guide for faithful advocates was written by The Pew Forum On Religion and Public Life. Politics and the Pulpit was penned in 2004, but is still the gold standard for faith communities who wish to be fully engaged in the public process, but not run afoul of the law. It is chocked full of answers to important questions like:

• Can a minister, rabbi, imam or other member of the clergy endorse a candidate from the pulpit or speak on issues of interest to voters?
• Is a church or other house of worship legally permitted to register voters or issue voter guides?
• May religious organizations become involved in voter education?

Go to the Pew Forum for the full document.