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IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates in settlement with Texas churches
The IRS' decision circumvents a decades-old ban on political activity by tax-exempt nonprofits.  The Johnson ...
A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided
The new IRS interpretation came after decades of debate and, most recently, lawsuits from the National Religious Broadcasters ...
Independent Journal Review1d
Conservative Churches Win Massive Concession In Court Case Against IRS
Churches can speak about candidates from the pulpit without risking their nonprofit status, the IRS said in a court filing ...
National Catholic Reporter1d
Catholic solar projects in peril as GOP bill slashes clean energy tax credits
For religious organizations, loss of the rebates jeopardizes financing options for clean energy projects and is expected to ...
Raw Story on MSN1d
'Time to recruit some churches': Experts blast new rules on pulpit politics
The Internal Revenue Service promulgated a set of new rules on Monday that allow churches to endorse and donate to political ...
Arizona Capitol Times3dOpinion
Church leaders urge Congress to retain solar tax credit
We have a duty to lead our congregations, but also to serve the broader community. That means leaving the land, water and air ...