Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 30, 2026. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
The Department of the Treasury and the IRS on Friday announced a plan to issue new guidance on how religious organizations can avoid violating a law prohibiting political advocacy by tax-exempt groups.
The Johnson Amendment, which became law in 1954, prohibits tax-exempt organizations—such as charities, churches, and other houses of worship—from advocating for or opposing political candidates. Violations can lead to a loss of tax-exempt status.
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