If churches public endorse a political party should they be required to pay tax's?

Answer 1

YES! and by law, they must...they loose their tax exemption if they step over the line. Any church that promotes one party or candidate is doing so with MY money, not theirs...I take up the slack in their NON tax payments. I may oppose who they want to support...not fair. IF a church wants to play politics, as many have, they should be taxed fully on all property and income, just as you and I are. !!!!! No exceptions! But then again, I think that ALL churches should pay taxes, the same as anyone else. In the really big churches, they spend all their money getting bigger, not on charitable work! TBN is a out and out sin..you wouldn't believe what they own, all tax exempt..all for the benefit of their preachers! Tax them all, land and everything...I see no reason why I should pay outrageious taxes for fire, etc. and they pay nothing. And I do not believe that giving to a church should qualify as a tax exemption....there are plenty of good charities to give to...I would love to see the actual numbers as to a churches charity work compared to the amout of money brouhgt in...you all would be very surprised...if a charity does not give at least 70% of the money raised to that charity fund, I want nothing to do with it!

Answer 2

Absolutely. Non profit organizations like churches should not get involved in politics. There are ongoing investigations into this, and some talk of revoking tax exempt status. Of course, if the church is backing a powerful party, they need not worry. Anthing to get the votes, regardless of the Constitutional implications.

Answer 3

Yes. By endorsing candidates they invalidate their tax-exempt status. If you give to a church, the IRs considers that a tax deduction. If you give to a party, a candidate or a political action committee, that is not a tax deduction.

Answer 4

If they endorse a party -- pay taxes. If they endorse a candidate that subscribes to their teachings -- no.

(as any citizen can do -- any money the church spends is from the all-ready taxed offerings of parish members NOT tax dollars)

Answer 5

I'm running late today, so will definitely toss my hat in the ring with the rest of you...yes, separation of church and state is there for a reason. If the church chooses to invalidate their exemptions by attempting to lead people in politics, it's time to pay the piper!

Answer 6

I do not know what the law says, but churches are normally exempt from taxes as they are classified as charitable organisations for tax purposes. Engaging in politics can hardly come within the rubric of charitable work, so prima facie I would say that any Church which does engage in politics is not justified in receiving tax exemptions.

Answer 7

I think so. A lot of churches nowadays are heavily into politics, not into charity or charitable works at all. Definitely they should pay taxes.

Answer 8

all and sundry has the the final option to an opinion on politics. The catholic church has consistently instructed their parishioners abortion and homosexuality is a sin. they typically do no longer come ideal out and tell them who to no longer vote. while any church preaches hate speech they might desire to lose their tax exempt status, like while they are asserting hateful issues at our wounded hero's funerals or burn the holy books of yet another denomination, or in the event that they tell them to kill the infidels.

Answer 9

Absolutely!!!!

Churches should tend to their flocks, the souls, the charity and good deeds.

They should NOT be involved in politics....at any level as an organization.

If they chose to stick their nose out of gods business, then they should be subject tothe same taxes as the rest of us.

I'm so sick of listening to gods politicians.

Answer 10

Why not? By endorsing political parties and specific candidates who will represent their political interests they are acting as political agencies.