(SRN NEWS) – The state of Wisconsin says Catholic Charities has to pay taxes — specifically to support the state unemployment system. Wisconsin’s highest court agrees, stating that Catholic Charities does not qualify for a religious exemption. The ministry has not appealed its case to the U.S. Supreme Court, which has delivered a number of rulings […]
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(SRN NEWS) – The state of Wisconsin says Catholic Charities has to pay taxes — specifically to support the state unemployment system.
Wisconsin’s highest court agrees, stating that Catholic Charities does not qualify for a religious exemption.
The ministry has not appealed its case to the U.S. Supreme Court, which has delivered a number of rulings lately in favor of churches and religious groups.
Catholic Charities says its First Amendment rights are at stake.