IRS says church leaders can endorse candidates
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Churches can endorse candidates from the pulpit without endangering their tax-exempt status, the IRS said in a Texas court filing. One pastor who spoke to the Observer called it a "moot point."
Shannon Ellis, head of the union that represents Kansas City IRS employees, said the Trump administration won’t even confirm how many local federal workers have been lost. But she said that the layoffs and policy changes are demoralizing and delaying critical services.
A reinterpretation of a tax rule signals that houses of worship may now be able to endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status.
A resolution repealing the IRS rule was signed into law by President Trump in April, after passing both the House and Senate with bipartisan support.
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.
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