Now's the Time To End Tax Exemptions for Religious Institutions

Sen. Mike Lee of Utah introduced the First Amendment Defense Act, which ensures that religious institutions won't lose their tax exemptions if they don't ...

Why Tax Exemptions for Religious Institutions Should Continue

Since Time is saying “Now's the Time to End Tax Exemptions for Religious Institutions,” it's important we understand why our government has ...

The Future of Church Tax Exemptions - StartCHURCH

In August 2024, a federal court ruled that laws granting tax-exempt status to churches, ministries, and religious institutions are ...

Removing the Tax Exemption for Religious Congregations Is the ...

Recent suggestions to reconsider the tax deduction for religion contributions fail to appreciate the unmeasurable but critical benefits ...

Now's the Time To End Tax Exemptions for Religious Institutions

Two weeks ago, with a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges on the way, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah introduced the First Amendment Defense Act, which ...

Now's the Time To End Tax Exemptions for Religious Institutions

Currently in the US there's an exemption clause for churches. They can claim nonprofit status but don't have to file the paperwork to prove it.

Removing the Tax Exemption for Religious Congregations Is the ...

With the approach of both Giving Tuesday and the end-of-year tax deductibility deadline, the charitable giving season is upon us.

No Strings Attached: Why the Government Shouldn't Tax Churches

Church tax exemptions protect our First Amendment freedoms by ensuring the government cannot control religious organizations.

Churches Shouldn't Automatically Get Tax Exemptions - Sojourners

They pay little to no taxes on their properties, and little to no capital gains taxes on their investments. Thanks to a parsonage exemption, ...

Does Same-Sex Marriage Mean the End of Tax Exemption for ...

revocation of a church's tax exemption), if tax exemption ... 5 Mark Oppenheimer, Now's the Time To End Tax Exemptions for Religious Institutions, TIME, June 28, ...

Taxation of Religious Entities | The First Amendment Encyclopedia

Burger, held that tax exemptions for property owned by religious organizations and used solely for religious worship did not violate the ...

Churches don't pay taxes. Should they? - The Conversation

Critics argue that church tax exemptions represent millions in lost government revenue. However, others say that churches can and should use ...

Compelling Reasons to Retain Tax Exemptions for Religious ...

For people of faith in America, the tax-exempt status of religious organizations is not “going to be an issue,” as Solicitor General Verrilli ...

Should Churches Remain Tax Exempt? 12 Pros and Cons

Proponets say exempting churches from taxation upholds the separation of church and state. Opponents say churches receive special treatment from the IRS ...

Response to a Proposal to Eliminate Tax-Exempt Status for Churches

... and churches in his article "Now's the Time To End Tax Exemptions for Religious Institutions." The elimination of tax-exempt status for churches ...

The Untaxed Business of Religion - Berkeley Political Review

If religion were to no longer have this tax exemption, churches would be treated like any group or organization that donates money to charity, ...

Should Religious Institutions Keep Their Tax Exemptions?

Many religious institutions foster an environment of abuse, and they continue to be tax exempt ... Don't have time to listen right now? Subscribe to our podcast ...

Why Are Churches Tax-Exempt in The United States?

Today, all 50 states and the District of Columbia exempt churches from paying income and property taxes. Why Are Churches Tax Exempt? The IRS ...

Tax Exemption of Churches - Freedom From Religion Foundation

Tax Commission of the City of New York, 397 U.S. 664 (1970). Walz, a self-described Christian who did not belong to any church and owned real estate in Richmond ...

Pro & Con Quotes: Should Churches (Including Mosques ...

It's time to abolish, or greatly diminish, their tax-exempt statuses… [T]he religious exemption has forced the IRS to decide what's a religion, ...