House moves to maintain housing tax break for clergy; Court questions whether exemption is constitutional.(NATION)

The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | April 17, 2002 | Copyright

Byline: Amy Fagan, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The House made a pre-emptive strike against a federal appeals court yesterday, approving 408-0 a bill designed to protect a long-standing tax break for clergy.

Since 1921, ministers and other clergy have been exempt from paying taxes on housing allowances they receive from their churches.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, however, is questioning the constitutionality of this tax break, prompting Congress to respond with legislation that clarifies and preserves the exemption.

Rep. Jim ...

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