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Amid calls to #TaxTheChurches – what and how much do US religious organizations not pay the taxman?
By Ryan Cragun — August 12, 2021
(The Conversation) — Megachurches and the men who lead them can be superrich. So why don’t the IRS and local authorities see a cent in taxes? A scholar explains.
Taking away the parsonage allowance is religious discrimination
By guest — October 10, 2017
(RNS) — 'The ruling breaks nearly 65 years of precedent and threatens churches across the country with nearly $1 billion in new taxes. It will also have devastating effects on pastors like me,' writes Chris Butler.
Trump’s religious liberty executive order: Don’t fall for it, church
By F. Romall Smalls — May 24, 2017
(RNS) The president trusts that power comes from human sources, and he would like the church to depend on them. I do not, writes F. Romall Smalls.
Atheists challenge IRS over nonprofit finances
By Kimberly Winston — November 22, 2013
(RNS) Current tax law requires all tax-exempt organizations, including American Atheists, to file a Form 990 financial report -- except churches and church-related organizations.
Watchdog group accuses Catholic bishops of campaigning for Romney, asks IRS to investigate
By David Gibson — November 6, 2012
(RNS) A public watchdog group is charging the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops with openly politicking on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and wants the Internal Revenue Service to explore revoking the hierarchy’s tax-exempt status. By David Gibson.
Pastors to challenge IRS over political endorsements, and they’re likely to get away with it
By Lilly Fowler — October 4, 2012
LOS ANGELES (RNS) In a matter of days, some 1,400 American pastors are planning to break the law by endorsing a political candidate. And they’re likely to get away with it. By Lilly Fowler.
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