IRS says churches can endorse political candidates without losing tax exemptions
The IRS says pastors endorsing political candidates during services should not risk losing their tax-exempt status. This challenges the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 rule barring tax-exempt groups, including churches, from political endorsements.
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5 viewpointsPastors who endorse political candidates shouldn’t lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing
IRS says churches can endorse political candidates without losing tax exemptions
Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says
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5 viewpointsIRS says churches whose pastors endorse candidates from pulpit shouldn't lose tax-exempt status
IRS says churches can endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status
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7 viewpointsIRS says pastors who endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't risk losing tax-exempt status
Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing