I think their maids probably already pay taxes.

I think so. They're really cleaning up.

I agree with George

Yes! The fact that they automatically get tax exempt status without having to prove that they serve any charitable purpose really irks me. Furthermore, I am under the impression that tax exempt entities are not supposed to engage in political campaign activity in the United States and somehow that doesn't apply to the church which irks me as well. It's time for those laws to be looked at again.

Yes, they should pay taxes, certainly on any profits made. I think it's fair that they should also get tax relief for building maintenance, money put back into the community etc. But the wealth that they hoard should be taxed.

Alternatively, we should all have the option of setting up our own churches in our own homes, and not paying taxes on any of our household income.

Not taxing churches is ethically abhorent

Only registered Charities should be exempt from tax, the majority of religion's work is not charitable and should not be excused social liability.

By the way maid is the title of a female servant or a virgin, I believe you meant to say
Should churches be made to pay taxes

Made?

I don't know about taxes but having sex with the maid is probably less evil than having sex with little boys..... Given the maid is of age, of course !!!!! ( yes, yes yes IamMocking )

I suspect the donation tray contents end up in clergy pockets. If they have to pay using their stolen money, it would really piss them off and they'd have to settle for finding joy in all the other corruption.

So... it would be especially important to keep your young boys away from church.

No, but a maid would be a good idea so they clean their houses.

Yes, churches should be made to pay taxes just like every other business in this Country. They are in the business of lies and bullshit so should pay up!!!

Maid ?

Oh HELL YEAH!! When these Televangelists tell their ignorant followers. "The LORD wants to add an additional Lear Jet to my four others". When these Gospel pimps live in opulence off the backs of their dummy sheep, TAX the M/Fs. Also, since these religious clowns want to get political TAX em!!!!

Yes, churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples should pay pay taxes. IMHO.

I wouldn' t mind seeing the pastors of megachurchs getting audited, that's for damn sure. The prosperity gospel sure seems to be financially one-sided.

As tempted as I am to simply say YES, it is not nearly that simple.

Any and all non-profit organization should be required to undergo a certified audit to verify their status as non-profit. Their resulting records should also be available to the public for inspection. It is my understanding that most religious organizations are not required to submit themselves for audit, nor are they required to disclose any sort of records that the public can scrutinize to verify their activities as only charitable.

That said, there are church or other religious organization who do very good work. While I don't agree about their message, at least they are trying to do the right thing. Those groups should be considered for tax exempt status, so long as they are in fact, not earning a profit.

Of course , why not?

trumps tax scam made it so they can launder money for foreign governments and get involved in politics so not only did the scam pay the rich and rob the poor it went against the separation of church and state

Not likely to happen but tax those that are political Pac if they stick to helping community and poor they are different

Good luck with that.

Made

In my opinion organizations such as churches and temples and mosques should be closed as they are brainwashing civilian and children making them believe false, incorrect and anti scientific information like age of the earth, and creationism.

Yes. Particularly those getting involved in politics. The mega churches that make rich men and they do not in turn help others that are poor, hungry. Homeless, sick.

If it's an organized business, of course treat it as such.