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Religious Companies and Taxes

Discussion in 'Religion & Philosophy' started by nemocplus, Sep 15, 2013.

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Should Religious Companies have to Pay Taxes

Poll closed Sep 25, 2013.

  1. Yes

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  2. Some but not all

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  3. No

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  1. nemocplus

    nemocplus New Member

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    Should Religious companies have to pay taxes and why?
    I personally think it is absurd that they don't have to pay the same amount as everyone elses businesses.
     
    nemocplus, Sep 15, 2013
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  2. Swensson

    Swensson Devil's advocate

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    I can understand where the law came from in the beginning, but is there an argument for special cases for religions, even if one turned out to be true?
     
    Swensson, Sep 15, 2013
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    perdidochas Well-Known Member

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    Explain what you mean by a religious company, and show proof that they aren't paying taxes.
     
    perdidochas, Sep 16, 2013
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  4. thebrucebeat

    thebrucebeat Banned

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    That's right.
    Churches are exempt, but Heaven and Earth Bookstore is not.
    What businesses are being referred to?
    If you are referring to churches as businesses, I agree with both the characterization and the problem you have with them being exempt.
     
    thebrucebeat, Sep 16, 2013
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    Anobsitar Banned

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    What do you call "business" in this context? And what form of tax are you thinking about? Oh - I'm by the way a German, so I know nothing about the system of taxes in the USA nor how the american churches and/or religious communities are organized in their public structures.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXzLmOhJe5I
     
    Anobsitar, Sep 17, 2013
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