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A reinterpretation of a tax rule signals that houses of worship may now be able to endorse political candidates without ...
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The Christian Post on MSNIRS says pastors endorsing political candidates doesn’t violate Johnson AmendmentComparing it to a family discussion, the Internal Revenue Service agreed on Monday that pastors and other religious leaders ...
The rule was introduced by former President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1954 when he was serving as the U.S. Senate majority leader.
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By interpreting political discussions during worship as private conversations, the IRS creates a loophole that will lead to ...
The IRS says pastors endorsing political candidates during services should not risk losing their tax-exempt status ...
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A surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their ...
A decades-old rule keeping churches from endorsing politicians was struck down in court. Here's what to know about the Johnson Amendment.
The IRS has rarely punished houses of worship for endorsements during religious services, though the agency has investigated churches over alleged Johnson Amendment violations.
While the IRS’s reinterpretation indicates leniency on the Johnson Amendment for religious organizations, some experts cautioned against overinterpreting the document.
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