Ted Cruz introduces bill to repeal part of GOP tax overhaul that hit churches, other nonprofits with

[TexasTowelie]

Ted Cruz introduces bill to repeal part of GOP tax overhaul that hit churches, other nonprofits with new levy

WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday introduced legislation to repeal part of the sweeping tax overhaul passed by him and other Republicans that imposed a new levy on churches, charities and other nonprofits.

Those traditionally tax-exempt entities have expressed disbelief that the revamp included a 21 percent tax on some of the fringe benefits they provide to their employees.

A growing coalition — particularly in the Christian evangelical community — has been urging Congress to reverse course, with the likes of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano recently telling The Dallas Morning News that the tax hinders their ability to serve those in need.

Now they have backup from Cruz, who faces a tough re-election challenge this year from Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso.

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-politics/2018/08/01/ted-cruz-introduces-bill-repeal-part-gop-tax-overhaul-hit-churches-nonprofits-new-levy

[Fullduplexxx]

1. Gotta buy them votes

[BigMin28]

2. Prestonwood Baptist

helps themselves, no one else. I live in the area. Also, they can afford to pay a little something.

[dameatball]

3. I live in a small mountain town near the main street. Unfortunately many of the buildings along the

main street are churches on prime property. Some are site built and some are storefront. But they are all tax exempt. Yet in a town of under 1,000 people they control enough votes to deny liquor licenses or whatever strikes their fancy. So restaurants have to compete with other places in areas that do not have these restrictions.

[dubyadiprecession]

4. Wait, what?

Cruz has a tough reelection challenge in deep red Texas?