Book · 2018 · Nonprofit organizations, taxation
God and the IRS
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I want to read a quote from a book by Professor Samuel Brunson called God and the IRS which is about the difficulty the IRS has dealing with the religious right.
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God and the IRS by Samuel D. Brunson is an academic examination of the complex legal and administrative difficulties the Internal Revenue Service encounters when attempting to regulate religious organizations and tax-exempt religious figures. The book was featured on Behind the Bastards during a multi-part series in May 2024 hosted by Robert Evans, who utilized the work to provide vital legal context during an investigation into Kent Hovind's controversial tax history and ministry. Evans told listeners that he wanted to read an explicit quote from Professor Samuel Brunson's book to help illustrate the broader structural hurdles federal authorities face when dealing with the religious right and tax evasion. By introducing excerpts from the text, Evans explained the mechanics of religious tax exemptions and the specific ways high-profile figures exploit legal gray areas surrounding ministerial housing allowances and faith-based financial structures. The host praised the book during the broadcast as an exceptionally interesting and revealing read that sheds light on the often tense relationship between government tax policy and religious institutions in the United States. Through these references, the podcast used Brunson's scholarship to ground its true-crime narrative in solid legal analysis, helping audiences understand the systemic challenges behind high-stakes federal tax disputes.
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