Robert Novak : The outrage over the IRS 's decision is based on a lawsuit . Colinvaux : The issue is fundamentally about identity of donors , not tax - exempt status . He says that after ruling , political groups can use the tax law to hide identity of donors . Trump : The IRS should not be put in the position of deciding whether a donor is political .
Roger Colinvaux : The outrage over the IRS 's conduct is based on a misunderstanding . Colinvaux : The issue is fundamentally about disclosure of donors , not tax-exempt status . He says that after ruling , political groups can use the tax law to hide identity of donors . Colinvaux : The IRS should not be put in the position of deciding whether a group is political .