In comparison to churches, is the tax status of a mosque the same?
2007-07-18 16:26:34 · 5 answers · asked by Spoke 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Yes, Islam is a recognized religion like any other mainstream religion is. As far as the government and tax law are concerned a mosque, a temple, and a church are no different from one another.
2007-07-18 16:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like any other religious or non-profit group they have to file with the IRS to be recognized as a "501(c)(3)" which is code for "nonprofit." So long as they are legit it doesnt matter what religion it is and doenst even need to be a religion, educational purposes and social service groups also can be 501c3 so long as they are really not making a profit and really are doing the purpose they say they are.
If they qualify as a 501c3 then they are tax free. However, in some circumstances even non-profits have to pay taxes on 'unrelated business income."
2007-07-18 18:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by JSS 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any organization that does not recognize the laws in the country that he is in should not be Tax Exempt.
2017-03-18 13:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by Joey 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they are an officially recognized religion and therefor are exempt from tax collection
2007-07-18 16:29:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Legally it is a religeous building.
2007-07-18 16:29:36 · answer #5 · answered by Landlord 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋