Tax Exemption

Virginia Ends Tax Breaks For Confederate Groups

Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill into law that removes tax exemptions for organizations with ties to the Confederacy. This legislation, HB167, specifically targets groups such as the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, ending their state property tax exemptions. This action marks a significant step for Virginia in reshaping its historical narrative and reputation, despite facing opposition and potential legal challenges from the affected organizations. This move follows other recent legislative efforts to distance the state from symbols and institutions of the Confederacy.

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Trump Threatens Church Tax Exempt Status Over Criticism

The article reports that President Donald Trump made a false claim at the 74th National Prayer Breakfast. He stated that he had eliminated a part of the U.S. tax code preventing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, such as churches, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. Trump expressed his belief that religious leaders should be able to speak freely on political matters, implying that this restriction has been lifted.

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