Scientologists Lose Tax Deduction Case - 1989-06-06

Scientologists Lose Tax Deduction Case June 6, 1989, David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times

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The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the "fixed donations" paid by members to the Church of Scientology are not tax-deductible, charitable contributions.

In the 5-2 ruling, the high court said that money paid to the church by Scientologists for training and a form of counseling called "auditing" are more like fees for a service than donations to a church.

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