- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Winter Olympics
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: #TaxTheChurches is trending on Twitter
Posted on 7/19/21 at 2:07 pm to TOSOV
Posted on 7/19/21 at 2:07 pm to TOSOV
quote:
So in a way he is an independent contractor/Pastor that just preaches there a lot??
never thought about it that way but I guess you could say that.
I'm indifferent about the guy but these attacks on him (and other mega church pastors) are usually framed to make it look like they are just skimming from the offering plate to pad their pockets. Not saying he doesn't do that as well but he's sold over 100M books and that's where his wealth comes from, so taxing his church wouldn't hurt him.
1
Posted on 7/19/21 at 2:17 pm to John Gotti
quote:Still over paid given the nonsense he preaches.
Osteen takes $0 salary from his church.
Posted on 7/19/21 at 2:23 pm to John Gotti
quote:
Not saying he doesn't do that as well but he's sold over 100M books and that's where his wealth comes from, so taxing his church wouldn't hurt him.
Think/know if taxes are paid on those books sales by both the Pastor and all other parties involved with making the book? Or are they able to piggy back somehow on the no tax law the actual Church itself?
(Random thought...would be interesting to see the response from these lefties that push this if you tell/remind them mosques/synagogues would be wrapped up in this too)
Posted on 7/19/21 at 2:30 pm to HubbaBubba
quote:
Then perhaps the multi millionaire pastors should cough it up.
So a couple hundred people can just cover it for the 380,000 houses of worship in America?
People do realize the percentage of pastors making bank and flying on jets is minuscule and the number living in builder grade houses and driving used cars is the overwhelming majority?
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:01 pm to Pettifogger
quote:
So a couple hundred people can just cover it for the 380,000 houses of worship in America?
People do realize the percentage of pastors making bank and flying on jets is minuscule and the number living in builder grade houses and driving used cars is the overwhelming majority?
Not sure how it's relevant. Time for them to pay taxes like everyone else. It's coming.
LINK
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:05 pm to j1897
quote:
Time for them to pay taxes like everyone else. It's coming.
For who to pay taxes? The multi-millionaire pastors are already paying taxes. You are advocating for all not-for-profits becoming taxable entities, I assume.
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:06 pm to j1897
quote:
Not sure how it's relevant. Time for them to pay taxes like everyone else. It's coming.
Because it's in direct response to comments made in this thread, of course
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:11 pm to the808bass
quote:Any entity using public infrastructure that everyone is taxed to support should pay property taxes to support the maintenance of the infrastructure.
You are advocating for all not-for-profits becoming taxable entities, I assume.
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:16 pm to HubbaBubba
quote:
Any entity using public infrastructure that everyone is taxed to support should pay property taxes to support the maintenance of the infrastructure.
This is the kind of mumbo jumbo that I come to this board for.
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:25 pm to Jack Carter
Cesspool Twitter
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:30 pm to j1897
I have done finance committee work with churches in Louisana and Texas and the pastors and paid staff do have w-2s reported to the fed and they also file tax returns. They do not pay much in the way of taxes on 40,000 a year, and they have to keep logs of vehicle use that is compensated just like any for profit company.
For some reason, at the end of the year there is never any money left over. Could it be the congregation gives enough to cover expenses only.
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:32 pm to Ag Zwin
Trying to eliminate any perceived threat. They getting nervous that it's all being unmasked.
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:42 pm to VBFlorida
Stop foundations, stop allowing individuals to get a tax break for giving to churches, Mosques, etc.
When Churches participate in money making endeavors, that part should be taxed.
When Churches participate in money making endeavors, that part should be taxed.
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:50 pm to HubbaBubba
Lol
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:50 pm to the808bass
quote:This is the kind of knee jerk response that this board is chock full of, rather than counter with a good explanation of why taxing real property is a bad thing for the public. The only thing you've offered so far is that they can't afford it. I counter that they can, especially if they are creating retail bookstores, daycare centers, private schools, mega-production centers, video streaming, LED video walls, etc.., etc.., etc..
This is the kind of mumbo jumbo that I come to this board for.
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:57 pm to HubbaBubba
quote:
When Churches participate in money making endeavors, that part should be taxed.
What endeavors exactly?
Bake Sales?
Posted on 7/19/21 at 3:58 pm to HubbaBubba
How many churches are money generating tax dodging entities in your world?
Posted on 7/19/21 at 4:08 pm to Jbird
quote:All that don't pay property taxes of some amount. We all pay property taxes to support the building and maintenance of bridges, roads, access right-of-ways, power structure, water and sewer, police and fire protection, etc.
How many churches are money generating tax dodging entities in your world?
Churches rest on the backs of all taxpayers, not just those who participate in the church. The church doesn't exist in a vacuum. Nobody is arguing against the good of a church. Only that churches benefit unfairly at the expense of everyone by reaping the benefits of the infrastructure that taxes support without supporting the infrastructure itself.
Posted on 7/19/21 at 4:25 pm to HubbaBubba
Okay so tell me the tax structure sp specific to churches
Page 4 of 5
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News