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I have not read up on this and am no expert, however, if they lose tax exempt status, would this mean that people that give regularly to the church (tithe) would no longer be able to use that as an itemized deduction?
If that is the case, Church income (will most likely) drop significantly. I'm not saying it's RIGHT that people only tithe or give to the church because it has the benefit of being an itemized deduction, but, there are a lot of people that go to church that are not even Christians and/or are more concerned about their income than the Church surviving....
Some churches have not signed up for tax exemption.Churches should be taxed like everyone else. That would of course have the added benefit of freeing them to speak from the pulpit on any political issue of their choosing without fear of the blackmail of losing tax-exempt status.
Charities, and funds collected by churches for charitable use should NOT be taxed.
Some churches have not signed up for tax exemption.Churches should be taxed like everyone else. That would of course have the added benefit of freeing them to speak from the pulpit on any political issue of their choosing without fear of the blackmail of losing tax-exempt status.
Charities, and funds collected by churches for charitable use should NOT be taxed.
That can, and do, say what they like.
I have not read up on this and am no expert, however, if they lose tax exempt status, would this mean that people that give regularly to the church (tithe) would no longer be able to use that as an itemized deduction?
If that is the case, Church income (will most likely) drop significantly. I'm not saying it's RIGHT that people only tithe or give to the church because it has the benefit of being an itemized deduction, but, there are a lot of people that go to church that are not even Christians and/or are more concerned about their income than the Church surviving....
If it's a "REAL" church, a house of worship, a house of GOD, yes. If it actually serves the community, serves the people, and conducts ONLY church business, yes. If it's a so-called church, a mega $Million operation, sucking off of the people to gain fame, wealth, and influence, the answer is HELL NO. If it gets involved in politics, enormous TV contracts, allows the leader to become a multi-$millionaire, and building multi-$Million compounds, HELL NO.Should religious institutions retain Tax Exempt status?
Why or why not?
If it's a "REAL" church, a house of worship, a house of GOD, yes. If it actually serves the community, serves the people, and conducts ONLY church business, yes. If it's a so-called church, a mega $Million operation, sucking off of the people to gain fame, wealth, and influence, the answer is HELL NO. If it gets involved in politics, enormous TV contracts, allows the leader to become a multi-$millionaire, and building multi-$Million compounds, HELL NO.Should religious institutions retain Tax Exempt status?
Why or why not?
Todays' churches are nothing more than money making machines. One would have to look very hard to find a real church these days. Leaders of churches are wearing $900.00 Italian suits, driving expensive cars, traveling, building mansions, and using selling religion for their own benefit and wealth. I say tax them to the hilt.
You are absolutely correct. There are "real" churches out there. Yes, some churchs serve the community and do GOD's work, I agree. Yes, usually, the small churches are "real" churches. But, the mega churches that are run like a corporation should be taxed to the hilt in my opinion.If it's a "REAL" church, a house of worship, a house of GOD, yes. If it actually serves the community, serves the people, and conducts ONLY church business, yes. If it's a so-called church, a mega $Million operation, sucking off of the people to gain fame, wealth, and influence, the answer is HELL NO. If it gets involved in politics, enormous TV contracts, allows the leader to become a multi-$millionaire, and building multi-$Million compounds, HELL NO.Should religious institutions retain Tax Exempt status?
Why or why not?
Todays' churches are nothing more than money making machines. One would have to look very hard to find a real church these days. Leaders of churches are wearing $900.00 Italian suits, driving expensive cars, traveling, building mansions, and using selling religion for their own benefit and wealth. I say tax them to the hilt.
I don't have a hard line stance on this - but I do feel like you do regarding the "false Churches" - and there are many! Operating under the "guise" of a church or a Christian organization and the are anything but...
So they ruin it for a small church like the one I attend, that has an average of 80 attendees and a food bank that is open Tuesdays for the needy. I'm pretty sure it's coming (removal of tax-exempt status).....
Should religious institutions retain Tax Exempt status?
Why or why not?
Should religious institutions retain Tax Exempt status?
Why or why not?
The real problem is the 94% of church members that by their own testimony give no sign of actual possession of salvation/repentence as opposed to profession of same. Tax-exempt status also applies to literal temples to Satan. I suspect the actual church would be strengthened by a loss of tax-status.
The real problem is the 94% of church members that by their own testimony give no sign of actual possession of salvation/repentence as opposed to profession of same. Tax-exempt status also applies to literal temples to Satan. I suspect the actual church would be strengthened by a loss of tax-status.