2007-01-31 09:07:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
THANK YOU! Ive been wanting someone to ask that. ya know, if we would just tax the shite out of church land like we do to the middle and lower classes, we could easily half our deficit. the other half would come from legalizing, regulating, and taxing the sell of marijuana.
2007-01-31 09:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Warnstedt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since the framing of the Constitution, all churches have been exempt from taxes. They are in the category of a non-profit organization. They use the money from donations (which are tax deductible every year) for building and/or maintaining the buildings (churches and rectories) and paying the utilities on these structures. Any amount of money that the priest make is very meager, at best. The Church's also donate food, clothing and time and only accept donations. That's why they are exempt.
2007-01-31 17:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by chole_24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should. And...under current law, if a 501(c)(3) non-profit like a church does so....they can be in big trouble with the IRS.
All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena, CA is finding that one out right now the hard way.
2007-01-31 17:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because in this country, if you make a statement to improve the government, you will be accused of being a traitor. If you make a statement to improve the church, you will be accused of being a heretic. You can't win in America.
2007-01-31 17:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by Davie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are all run like businesses, they hire workers and demand payment (tithes) for their services rendered. They certainly should. I felt so bad when my daughter came home from church one day and said to me, "Mom, I thought you could go to church for free."
2007-01-31 17:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to pay taxes
2007-01-31 17:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sean 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I fail to see why Christianity which tries to keep the morals of government just, and in line with Gods revealed laws should be taxed.
2007-01-31 17:15:15 · answer #7 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
thus... the seperation of church and state... they don't pay taxes...
should be political involvement, but it's not, it's only for the taxes...
2007-01-31 17:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by bilko_ca 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the IRS
2007-01-31 17:10:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋