If I rent a building, and use it as a church, does the owner get tax free status on that building?

Answer 1

no, first the building has to be zoned as a church and used always for a church. And it has to be owned by the church,

The owner is still merely makeing a profit by renting it to someone.

Answer 2

No, since the building is being rented to an organization that is considered non-profit then only that organization can claim such a status. This is true because the landlord is receiving a profit by the amount of money being charged for the building and will need to pay taxes on that amount. The reason for tax-free liability for churches and other non-profits is the assumption that these entities do not make profits but put all monies received back into the church taking only what is needed for living. At least that is the way God intended and the reason for such a broad and far-fetching tax law.

Truthfully, non-profits and religions are very lucrative in the point that almost all meals, dwellings, transportation, and expenses incurred while using the facilities are able to be written off as business expenses in the pursuit of God's work. For this reason most pastors receive an actual salary that is always below the current poverty level but enjoy tremendous fringe benefits in having no-limit credit cards, ready petty-cash from church holdings, homes, and cars provided by the church or often a church in the form of a corporation. In reality, if a pastor receives a salary of 18,000 per year but enjoys all meals, automobiles, and dwellings including expenses such as electricity and utilities to be paid by the church then the actual amount of money being spent and ultimately made by that particular pastor would be well over 6 figures. Not bad huh?

Sorry this response is so long, this is a particular pet peeve of mine.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

There's no nationwide answer on this one.

It's totally up to the taxing entity, as in your town or county. The laws may force them to give the exemption, may not allow it all, or may give the assessor the latitude to decide. It may depend on if the lease is for a flat rate, or a flat rate plus the taxes.

Just call your assessor.

Answer 5

no they dont they are still considered a for profit organization since they are profiting on the building even if the profit is only equity. that is for federal taxes you may want to check with your local municipality to find the answer for local and state taxes

Answer 6

you are renting meaning you are paying rent the owner is getting paid for his building he should be paying tax

Answer 7

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Answer 8

No--the landlord is not a charitable entity--only the church is.

Answer 9

NO THE CHURCH DOES UNLESS HE HAS IT ZONED AS SUCH!

Answer 10

No.