IRS To Allow Churches And Nonprofits To Endorse Political Candidates

The decision was determined in a court filing intended to settle a lawsuit filed by two Texas churches and others.

The IRS announced that churches and other houses of worship registered as tax-exempt non-profits can endorse political candidates to their congregations.

The decision was determined in a court filing intended to settle a lawsuit filed by two Texas churches and others.

Non-profit organizations have been prohibited from endorsing candidates or otherwise intervening in campaigns for political offices. That was part of a condition of their tax-exempt status.

The IRS is now stating that prohibiting churches from endorsing candidates would create “serious tension” with the First Amendment.