Taxing the Establishment Clause: Revolutionary Decision of the Arizona Supreme Court

Taxing the Establishment Clause: Revolutionary Decision of the Arizona Supreme Court

This article explores the nature and implications of a 1999 decision of the Arizona Supreme Court, upholding the constitutionality of a state tax credit statute. The statute offers a $500 tax credit to taxpayers who donate money to non-profit organizations which, in turn, donate the money in grants...

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Main Author: Kevin G. Welner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona State University 2000-07-01
Series:Education Policy Analysis Archives
Online Access:http://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/article/view/427
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