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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Tax Exemption for Religious Housing

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court’s ruling that struck down the religious housing tax exemption as unconstitutional on church-state grounds.

Federal Judge Again Rules Housing Exemption for Clergy Unconstitutional

The housing allowance tax exemption for clergy may face additional constitutional scrutiny after a federal judge in Wisconsin again held it to be a violation of church-state separation.

7th Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in Minister Housing Allowance Challenge

Written by Don Byrd

Judge Rules Clergy Housing Exemption Unconstitutional, BJC’s Walker Disagrees

Written by Don Byrd

Suit Seeks End to Tax-Free Housing for Clergy

Written by Don Byrd
USAToday profiles a lawsuit brought by the Freedom From Religion Foundation challenging the housing allowance for ministers.

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