IRS Eyes Tax Breaks for Racist Private Schools? Hearing Set
Published Date: 9/16/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The IRS is proposing new rules to make sure private schools don’t discriminate based on race, color, or national origin if they want to keep their tax-exempt status. This affects private schools across the country and aims to promote fairness in admissions, scholarships, and other policies. A public hearing will be held by phone on December 2, 2026, with speaker outlines due by November 3, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Tax-Exempt Loss for Discriminating Schools
The proposed regulation would make a private school ineligible for Federal income tax exemption if it discriminates on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administering its educational, admissions, scholarship, athletic, or other policies. This is a change proposed in REG-119986-25 (published September 4, 2026) and remains a proposed rule subject to the rulemaking process.
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