Are you aware that clergy members pay taxes on the wages they receive from their church?

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Are you aware that clergy members pay taxes on the wages they receive from their church?

http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc417.html

2007-09-17 06:59:40 · 5 answers · asked by Yahoo admins are virgins 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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Sort of. They still pay income taxes but they can elect to be exempt from social security taxes if the denomination they belong to has a retirement plan.

2007-09-17 08:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by John D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There are some taxes that churches & employees pay. They are not totally tax free organizations.

2007-09-17 14:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

Is there a reason they shouldn't pay taxes?

2007-09-17 14:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by OPad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

rebel, I hear a few hit 6 figures

2007-09-17 14:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

God would not allow it I hope....

2007-09-17 14:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋