January 30, 2002

CONTACT:
Linda Simmons Hight
Media Relations Director
Church of Scientology International
6331 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6329
Phone (323) 960-3500
Fax (323) 960-3508
E-mail mediarelationsdir@scientology.net

What is the church position about Sklar v Commissioner of the IRS and its outcome?

“The case was between the Sklars and the IRS. The Church was not a party to the case. The Sklars’ situation was fundamentally different in that theirs is an education issue whereas the Scientology members’ donations are for core religious services in the Church. The Church’s members are not actually advantaged, but are simply afforded the same privilege that has long been enjoyed by the members of other religions.”

Monique E. Yingling
The Church’s Washington, D.C.-based legal counsel