IRS says it will deny tax-exempt status to private schools that practice affirmative action

The IRS proposed a new regulation Thursday that would allow it to strip private schools of their tax exemptions if they use race-based preferences in their admissions or financial assistance.

IRS says it will deny tax-exempt status to private schools that practice affirmative action

TL;DR

  • IRS proposed a new regulation.
  • Private schools could lose tax exemptions.
  • Regulation targets schools using race-based preferences in admissions or financial assistance.