Despite Cardinal Dolan’s Claims, Government Has Long Defined “Ministry” - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.

Doesn’t the federal government already define “ministry” in various programs and regulations? The IRS has specific provisions in tax law to administer regarding the tax treatment of ministers and their parsonages. As we have noted in previous coverage, the federal government and the courts have long been debating what constitutes a ministry for the purpose of religious entities looking for exemptions for civil rights laws regarding nondiscrimination in hiring.

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