Internewscast Journal
  • Home
  • US News
  • Local News
  • Health
  • People
  • Guest Post
  • Support Our Cause
Internewscast Journal
  • Home
  • US News
  • Local News
  • Health
  • People
  • Guest Post
  • Support Our Cause
Home Local news IRS States Pastors Supporting Political Candidates Can Maintain Tax-Exempt Status
  • Local news

IRS States Pastors Supporting Political Candidates Can Maintain Tax-Exempt Status

    Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing
    Up next
    Illegal immigrant killer of Laken Riley wins unexpected court victory for mental evaluation
    Court Grants Mental Evaluation for Laken Riley’s Killer, an Undocumented Immigrant
    Published on 08 July 2025
    Author
    Internewscast
    Tags
    • Business,
    • candidates,
    • Donald Trump,
    • endorse,
    • filing,
    • IRS,
    • lose,
    • pastors,
    • political,
    • Politics,
    • Religion,
    • says,
    • shouldn039t,
    • status,
    • taxexempt,
    • Washington news,
    • who
    Share this @internewscast.com
    FacebookXRedditPinterest

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

    The move essentially seeks to exempt religious organizations from a seldom-invoked IRS regulation known as the Johnson Amendment, which was established in 1954 and named after then-Senator Lyndon Johnson.

    In a collaborative court submission aimed at concluding an ongoing case against the IRS, the tax agency and the National Religious Broadcasters Association—a group of Evangelical media outlets—along with other complainants, have petitioned a federal court in Texas to prevent the government from applying the Johnson Amendment to them.

    Implemented in 1954, the Johnson Amendment is a modification to the U.S. tax code that forbids tax-exempt entities, such as churches, from supporting or opposing political candidates.

    The Christian media group and others filed suit against the IRS last August, stating that the amendment violates their First Amendment rights to the freedom of speech and free exercise of religion, among other legal protections. On Monday, the IRS and plaintiffs wrote that the Johnson Amendment should be interpreted “so that it does not reach communications from a house of worship to its congregation in connection with religious services through its usual channels of communication on matters of faith.”

    The New York Times was first to report the news of the court filing.

    The IRS has generally not enforced the Johnson Amendment against houses of worship for speech related to electoral politics.

    President Donald Trump has said he wanted to get rid of the Johnson Amendment and signed an executive order in 2017 directing Treasury to disregard the rule.

    “I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution,” Trump said at a National Prayer Breakfast in 2017, which is a high-profile event bringing together faith leaders, politicians and dignitaries.

    Representatives from the IRS and the National Religious Broadcasters Association did not respond to an Associated Press request for comment.

    Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to remove the Johnson Amendment.

    Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

    Share this @internewscast.com
    FacebookXRedditPinterest
    You May Also Like
    Hegseth speaks on new military standards and gender
    • Local news

    Hegseth Discusses Updated Military Standards and Gender

    IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025
    Urbana Police arrest man suspected of Tuesday home invasion
    • Local news

    Urbana Police Detain Suspect in Tuesday Home Invasion

    URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Police Department apprehended a man after…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025
    Altmyer and Illini continue to be proven in one-score games
    • Local news

    Altmyer and Illini Show Their Mettle in Close-Call Games

    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Over the past three seasons, Illinois football has…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Boost Local Economies with Almost $3 Billion in 2024

    GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park brought in…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025
    Headshot of Harrison Brown
    • Local news

    Mother of UT Austin Stabbing Victim May Encounter Her Child’s Killer

    AUSTIN (KXAN) The man who was declared not guilty due to insanity…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025
    Amish woman accused in 4-year-old son’s death denied bail
    • Local news

    Bail Denied for Amish Mother Charged with Son’s Death

    NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (WJW) An Amish woman from Ohio, charged with murder…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025
    Judge rejects Sean 'Diddy' Combs' bid to toss prostitution convictions
    • Local news

    Judge Denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Request to Overturn Prostitution Convictions

    The judge overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal proceedings did not grant the…
    • Internewscast
    • October 1, 2025
    Hegseth emphasizes fitness, grooming for military leadership
    • Local news

    Hegseth Stresses the Importance of Fitness and Grooming for Military Leaders

    During an address to senior military leaders on Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025

    Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident, Says SCSO

    PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Piney Flats man faces attempted first-degree…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025
    Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate after 19 years
    • Local news

    Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban End Marriage After 19 Years Together

    Internet Explorer 11 is not supported. For the best experience, please visit…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025
    Federal judge criticizes Trump over free speech in ruling for student protesters
    • Local news

    Judge Rebukes Trump in Decision Favoring Student Protesters on Free Speech Issues

    WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, a federal judge criticized the Trump administration’s efforts…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025
    Trump's deadline on drug prices arrives: What next?
    • Local news

    Trump’s Drug Price Deadline Hits: What’s the Next Step?

    President Trump’s approach to reducing prescription drug costs will be scrutinized as…
    • Internewscast
    • September 30, 2025
    Man threw 'boiling water' on 'vulnerable' victim: Cops
    • Crime

    Man Allegedly Poured Hot Water on Vulnerable Person, Police Report

    Background: The building located on the 5300 block of South Rock Ridge…
    • Internewscast
    • October 1, 2025
    U.S. government shuts down after Congress fails to reach a funding deal
    • Local news

    U.S. Government Closes as Congress Cannot Agree on Budget

    IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site…
    • Internewscast
    • October 1, 2025
    Lammy apologises for accusing  Farage of 'flirting with Hitler Youth'
    • News

    Lammy Issues Apology for Comments on Farage and ‘Hitler Youth’ Allegation

    David Lammy extended a sincere apology to Nigel Farage today after oddly…
    • Internewscast
    • October 1, 2025
    Hugh Downs Net Worth
    • Celeb Zone

    Hugh Downs’ Wealth and Financial Status

    What was Hugh Downs’ Net Worth and Salary? Hugh Downs was an…
    • Internewscast
    • October 1, 2025
    Internewscast Journal
    • Home
    • Privacy Policy
    • DMCA Notice
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Guest Post
    • Support Our Cause
    Copyright 2023. All Right Reserverd.