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IRS, political endorsements

IRS says churches can endorse political candidates in reversal of decades-long precedent

In court filings July 7, the IRS has largely backed down on a decades-old rule that barred churches from engaging in political activity.

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IRS loosens rules on political endorsements, dividing Houston faith leaders

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IRS Lifts Penalty For Churches Making Political Endorsements

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Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn’t lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing

The IRS says pastors who endorse political candidates from the pulpit should not have to risk losing their tax-exempt status.

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IRS allowing houses of worship to endorse political candidates

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IRS Says Churches Can Endorse Candidates From the Pulpit

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A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided

While some congregations see a new freedom to speak openly about preferred candidates, others see openings for campaign finance corruption, new pressures on religious leaders and an overall entanglem...

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I'm staying out of the endorsement business for my congregation's sake | Opinion

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What is the Johnson Amendment? What to know as IRS changes tax exemptions

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IRS takes a step toward giving pastors a bully pulpit

By interpreting political discussions during worship as private conversations, the IRS creates a loophole that will lead to organizations seeking tax breaks in exchange for political support and introduce hidden sources of money into elections.

Can churches endorse political candidates? How the decades-old, little-known Johnson Amendment has been changed

A decades-old rule keeping churches from endorsing politicians was struck down in court. Here's what to know about the Johnson Amendment.

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Johnson Amendment defanged? Trump backs IRS on places of worship backing political leaders

Donald Trump has endorsed the IRS's recent decision to allow houses of worship to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, potentially weakening the Johnson Amendment.