If it were true more people would do it.Me included.Fact is, they are only tax exempt from their earnings -donations.Not from sales tax.
2007-10-25 06:51:41
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answered by Demopublican 6
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It is true that customers buying for tax exempt business such as churches, farms, and various organizations, do not have to pay sales tax (in Pennsylvania). I know this for a fact because I spend years in the retail business. However, while any person can claim to be shopping for the [tax exempt] business, the cashier is required to see proper identification in the form of a card providing a tax-exempt number.
I once worked in a hardware store and a particular man continuously tried to shop without the card. He did, in fact, have a card for the church he founded, but he felt he needn't show his I.D. card every time. My employer demanded we document the I.D. number in the sale. The jerk would have a fit every time, and every time we told him he absoluterly had to have the card----or we would be forced to charge the sales tax. Thing is....I felt certain that all his purchases were NOT for the church and many of them were indeed for his personal use, which is NOT tax exempt.
Your friend could try the Priest scam. It might work. But if he came to MY cash register I would demand to see his I.D. (Even if I got fired for it).
NO ONE SHOULD BE TAX EXEMPT (unless we all are)
2007-10-25 18:43:06
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answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7
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I used to go buy groceries for a food pantry I worked for. We had to have a special card stating our tax exempt status. If priests are in fact exempt, he would at least need some kind of proof beyond an outfit.
He may get a head in a few lines though...
2007-10-25 13:54:15
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answered by Lillith 4
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Priest are not tax exempt. But non-profit organizations are, such as churches. To get the exemption, you have to be able to provide a federal government issued tax exemption number. Just wearing a priest outfit would not be enough to qualify you for an exemption.
2007-10-25 13:56:20
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answered by dewcoons 7
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yes, nonprofit organizations are usually tax exempt, however they have to be issued a specific tax exempt number and card from the government that companies use to show why their items were tax free. If you friend does not have a card/number, than he stuff will be taxed. Maybe some stores will let him slide if he pleads a case of forgetfulness, but he would have to explain why the items he is buying are going to be for the church or the church's causes.
2007-10-25 13:51:24
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answered by Lunar Sarah 4
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Priests are not tax exempt. 501c3 non-profits are tax exempt and businesses can buy products for resale tax exempt. You must show your tax exemption card to the cashier and the number is recorded in the transaction for tax purposes. People may be more polite to him while out shopping though if they think he's a priest.
2007-10-25 13:59:17
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answered by urallnutballs 4
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No. At least not on personal purchases. If he's buying for the church, then those purchases are sales tax exempt. And most merchants are going to want to have a copy of the Church's 501c3 certification on file for exempt sales, for when they file their sales tax reports.
Which is not to say that there aren't Catholic Merchants that won't eat the Sales Tax for a priest--but you'd have to know who they are.
2007-10-25 13:59:11
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes, priests have a tax exemption form.... the outfit doesn't make a difference, it only counts if you have the form. I work in retail and I don't care if the Pope walked in, if he doesn't have the tax exempt form with the tax exempt number.... he is paying the taxes on it.
2007-10-25 13:51:47
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answered by Anonymous
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I don't think so. There would be no proper way to identify who is really a priest. Churches are exempt to paying property tax, but everyone has to pay sales tax. I'm sure it's more complicated than just dressing up as a priest if it is true. But I would think if it is true, it only applies to things bought FOR the church.
2007-10-25 13:50:18
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answered by Low Rain 3
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non-profit agencies don't pay sales nor property tax in the USA.
priests need to pay tax on their personal purchases.
It won't work for your friend, he needs to present a tax-exempt form from the state. Otherwise the store won't be able to file the tax-exempt purchase and will have to pay tax for him.
2007-10-28 05:29:49
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answered by Anonymous
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Ummm.... no. Churches are exempt from taxes, not priests. I think they can get church expenses reimbursed by submitting receipts. As a clerk, no one ever gave me a situation in which I was to void sales tax for a clergy person.
2007-10-25 13:55:40
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answered by average person Violated 4
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