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Old 07-19-2008
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Re: Tax-exempt churches, an idea whose time has passed?

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Originally Posted by iamwhatiseem View Post
I would agree that certain parts of a church property should be taxed.
Such as:
Entertainment areas
Parsonage over so many sq ft.
Garages/Auxiliary buildings

Ministers should pay taxes on their income when that income is above set amount, say at regular rates over $45,000.
Ministers, generally, already pay income tax on income they receive including love offerings and other services they perform as ministers. However, ministers, as well as anyone else, are entitled to the same exemptions, deductions, credits, etc to lower their tax liability.
NOTE: Churches do pay income taxes on activities that are not within

Churches do pay some taxes, especially on activities that fall outside the scope of their charter. And it is at the higher rate.
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