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  • Lawmaker tries to preserve clergy housing tax break

    03/30/2002 11:13:32 AM PST · by kritikos · 27 replies · 226+ views
    The Sacramento Bee ^ | March 30, 2000 | Kevin Diaz
    <p>WASHINGTON -- With a California court seemingly poised to strike down a longtime housing tax break for ministers, Rep. Jim Ramstad, R-Minn., is preparing legislation to clarify the provision and "prevent America's clergy from facing a devastating tax increase."</p> <p>In a case that could have financial repercussions for every church, synagogue and mosque in the nation, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco announced earlier this month that it is reviewing the constitutionality of the so-called "parsonage" tax exemption.</p>