Tag: FFRF lawsuits

Parsonage Exemption Ruling Now Under Appeal

Parsonage Exemption Ruling Now Under Appeal

In one of three FFRF lawsuits against the IRS challenging religious preferential treatment by the federal government, U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb ruled on November 22nd, 2013 that the 1954 housing credit allowance given to “ministers of the gospel” is unconstitutional.  Under the current provision, ministers of religious faith may use an untaxed portion of […]

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FFRF and North Carolina Chapter given “green light” from federal judge to proceed with IRS Form 990 lawsuit

FFRF and North Carolina Chapter given “green light” from federal judge to proceed with IRS Form 990 lawsuit

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, along with fellow plaintiff The Triangle Freethought Society of North Carolina, were awarded standing on Aug. 22, 2013 by a U.S. District Judge from Wisconsin to pursue another of their three lawsuits against the IRS.  FFRF is challenging an IRS rule preempting religious nonprofits from having to file the financial […]