Church Law & Tax Report

The South Carolina law exempted sales of religious books and magazines from sales tax.

This decision was clearly erroneous.

A local church may lose its property when it withdraws from its denomination.

A Tennessee court addressed this matter in an interesting case.

Many churches mistakenly assume that they are exempt.

The Iowa legislature passed a law regarding this matter.

Courts cannot intervene in ministerial employment disputes.

Do federal labor laws apply to church schools?

Tax Foundation, Inc., recently announced this year's date.

A Florida law allows churches to discriminate on the basis of religious affiliation.

Washington is enacting a law requiring fingerprint checks for certain child care workers.

A Minnesota law requires certain employers to make copies of these files upon request.

The report contains both good and bad news.

Can bankrupt church members continue to give?

This issue may be reviewed in Oregon.

Yes, rules a court.

Court rejects church's attempt to recover assets for an estate.

Court concluded that the temporary rental of a church-owned parsonage affected the tax-exempt status of the property.