IRS Must Enforce 501(c)(3) Limits for Religious Groups, Charities

A Las Vegas pastor came under fire from critics earlier this month when he hosted a campaign rally for Donald Trump, calling it “the most amazing thing that has ever happened at this church.” Under the tax code, charities and religious organizations are prohibited from engaging in political campaign activity in exchange for benefits that accrue to them as 501(c)(3) organizations.

The Trump rally at Las Vegas’ Fervent Calvary is low-hanging fruit for its clear politicking by a political actor. But the line between advocacy for a cause and political involvement has gotten increasingly blurry.

Last year, the Family ...