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Supreme Court backs church tax exemptions for property used religiously
The Supreme Court ruled seven to one that states may grant tax exemptions to churches for property used exclusively for religious purposes. The decision limited itself to a New York statute and did not address church owned property with secular use. The case was sparked by Frederick Walz who paid taxes on Staten Island land.
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