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Do We Know the Risks of Church Political Activity?

Assess whether your church is threatening your tax-exempt status.
posted 6/02/2008

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Do We Know the Risks of Church Political Activity?
When it comes to political activity, churches need to maintain neutrality or risk losing their tax-exempt status. Take the following quiz to test your knowledge on the consequences of church political activity.
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1
It is illegal for churches to participate in any political activities.

2
Churches may participate or intervene in any political campaign without consequences.

3
The tax code prohibits churches from engaging in substantial efforts to support or oppose candidates for political office.

4
Churches cannot jeopardize their tax-exempt status by distributing voter education guides that compare candidates’ views on the issues.

5
A Church’s exemption from federal income tax may be taken away if the church chooses to distribute written or printed statements on behalf of or in opposition to a political candidate.

6
With the loss of a church’s federal income tax exemption, donors no longer could deduct charitable contributions they make to the church.

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