While our home owner and business taxes skyrocketing why do we still allow churches to not have to pay property taxes?
Time to wake up and treat a church like any other business.
Stop being brainwashed, I promise you will not go to the devil.
2007-06-04 06:35:59 · 11 answers · asked by mr.dingus 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Separation of church and state, baby! Those churches that cross the lines into politics DO risk losing their tax-free status and it DOES happen.
If you don't want to participate, feel free to not participate. It's your absolute right either way.
2007-06-04 06:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Moron,
Churches are a kind of community property given the same consideration as civic property. Would you force city hall or public schools to pay taxes? to what purpose?.
Like it or not, the churches are the basis for our training in morality and civility. The churches are the basis for our civic conscience and adherance to law. We learn patience, forgiveness, and rules of living. Obviously that lesson was never imparted to you.
Churches have always been given a pass on taxes and it remains a good idea to do so.
2007-06-04 06:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion . . ."---First Amendment, United States Constitution. The answer is taxing churches is unconstitutional. It is has been wisely said that "the power to tax is the power to destroy."
2007-06-04 06:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they qualify as a tax-exempt organization under the IRC, state and/or local codes.
If you seriously wanted to change policies, you'd have to vote people into office that were willing to change the laws in place. Otherwise, you'll just have to deal with it.
2007-06-04 06:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by Molly 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Separation of church and state. Charitable organizations are also tax exempt.
2007-06-04 06:39:08 · answer #5 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law did change in the early 90's and churches are somewhat taxable (of course, not like regular businesses, more like non-profits)
2007-06-04 06:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The constitution provides guarantees freedom of religion and religious expression. It has long been interpreted that a taxation on religious activities would restrict freedom of religious expression, thus no taxes.
2007-06-04 06:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by BS 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because God doesn't pay taxes
And who are you to tell us that we will not go to Hell?
2007-06-04 08:45:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to be that churches took responsibility for the indigent and needy. All their money allegedly went to good works. Now it goes to pedophiles and legal fees. Neat.
2007-06-04 06:39:34 · answer #9 · answered by kimpetuous 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
totally agree with you... its all because it looks good... I guess there reasoning is that churches do good for the community... I can see that at times but i hate wasting my sundays when i have actual work to do.
2007-06-04 06:39:01 · answer #10 · answered by dudenell 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋