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A taxable expenditure includes amounts paid to attempt to influence legislation, including both direct and grass roots lobbying. Taxable lobbying expenditures do not include amounts paid--
- for certain jointly funded projects;
- by certain program-related investment recipients;
- for certain general support grants; or
- for certain specific project grants.