As a daughter of a retired minister, I believe that ministers (in terms of taxes) are considered an employee of the church, and therefore do pay taxes. However, the church is a non-profit organization and therefore does not have to pay taxes.
However, I continually hear that ministers pay no taxes...if you are a minister, can you answer this question?
2007-12-29 12:56:44 · 4 answers · asked by Searcher 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Church income is not taxable because a church is a non-profit. It must follow certain IRS rules to maintain this status. Ministers who are paid a salary must report the income However, sometimes certain church members give the minister gifts that are not for services rendered -- these are generally not taxable. I also believe that there are certain denominations that provide a manse (living quarters). I believe that is not a taxable item. Members of religious communities who are not paid a salary (the salary for services may be paid to the community), do not have an income. Their food, clothing, living quarters, is provided by the community.
2007-12-29 14:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bibs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where in Heavens name did you hear that Ministers of the Church are not citizens and subject to all the Laws that everyone else is subject to? It isn't so.. No matter how a person makes their living their income under the Laws of the United States are like everyones else's.. TAXABLE.... IHS Jim
2007-12-29 21:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some, but not all, of a minister's salary is tax-exempt. It may vary from state to state or there might be federal laws concerning that -- I don't recall.
2007-12-29 21:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iam not a pastor, but I do know my priest pays taxes and the church has property taxes every year also
2007-12-29 21:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋