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Church tax exemption

Special IRS rules for churches and their tax exemption status

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Feb 5, 2026

What guidance does IRS Publication 1828 give to clergy about distinguishing personal speech from organizational endorsements?

Publication 1828 tells clergy that individual political speech is not implicitly banned by a church’s tax-exempt status, but it draws a practical line: when speech occurs as part of official organizat...

Feb 1, 2026

How do 501(c)(3) rules concretely limit pastoral speech and church political activity?

Section 501(c) of the bars tax‑exempt charities — including — from “participating in, or intervening in” political campaigns for or against candidates, a prohibition commonly known as the , which has ...

Jan 30, 2026

How do IRS rules and denominational bylaws govern churches making political endorsements in the United States?

The historically enforced the , which bars 501(c) charities and churches from participating in political campaign activity on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office . In 2025 th...

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