Are churches tax exempt?

Answer 1

Generally, no. However, tax concessions or administrative concessions are provided by various tax authorities.

In a tax computation, donations for example are usually added back to a tax return, and subsequently removed lower down on the tax return to reduce taxable items. Churches are exempt up to the limit imposed by the state.

See above comment on the cap of tax deductibles.

Answer 2

Usually, but they have to prove that they are an actual religion, or affiliated to a religion, or at least that they are not-for-profit. If any of their endeavors or properties garner income that is not returned back into their religious work, it is taxable. In some cases, the government requires them to re-apply for exempt status on a yearly basis. If their RE taxes are not declared exempt, they accumulate as delinquent taxes. B.

Answer 3

They are tax exempt on the tithes and offerings, fundraisers, etc. 501(c)3 of the IRC I think. However, they are taxable when it comes to payroll taxes on employees and non-exempt income, like if they get money from a school that rents their property.

Answer 4

They can be

First they must file with the IRS and prove that they are in fact teaching / preaching a set of beliefs.

Next they cannot talk politics from their pulpit or whatever device they use to address their followers.

Then they have to solicit funds somehow and spend it in the ways outlined to the IRS.

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Yes, i think, I would say it counts as a non-profit organization.

Answer 9

If they have approval from the IRS, yes.

Answer 10

Except for payroll and FICA, yes.