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Originally Posted by Buddahaid
I think it's high time the tax exempt status is removed for all churches etc.
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That is a concept well worth discussing.
Personally, I feel churches should be taxed, but the church's not-for-profit activities should be exempt from taxation. In other words, the same rules for corporations should apply to religious corporations (churches).
Churches like corporations have their for profit activities and their not-for-profit activities. The same rules should apply to both.
Unless property is being used for recognized not-for-profit purposes, I do not understand how a church can receive income from owing property and not pay taxes.