Churches should be taxed I believe that all religious institutions should no longer be tax exempt as there is proof that hundreds if not thousands religious leaders benefit from that privilege and keep accumulating wealth for their own instead of giving out (at least part of what they receive from their followers), And give it to people who really are in need. Report Post

It is outdated. Religious Institutions buy businesses and real estate now and the former owners paid taxes.Taxpayers must meet the shortfall as tax exempt takes hold.Governments have no paper trail of real profit and loss.Why not have the same rules for all operating businesses.Donations to charities fully deductible and we are all ok. Report Post

Religious Institutions are in Business Religious institutions brand, market and sell their product just like other businesses. Some religions promote love and tolerance. Others promote discrimination and hate. Some are very political and back candidates so their congregation will follow their lead. People who choose to buy into it ought to pay for it in full. Report Post

NO. It violates the law According tp the law written on the Bill of Rights found on the section pf the 1st Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” This simply means that the government should not execute a law with respect to any religion. This simply means that exempting the church from paying taxes is a complete violation towards the 1st Amendment on the Bill of Rights. Report Post

Religious institutions should not remain tax-exempt. Especially after the financial crisis, governments need new sources of revenue. Religious institutions have enjoyed a free ride for too long. It's necessary for them to start paying taxes like other organizations. Atheism and secularism is also becoming more popular these days. Religions should not have a special place in socity anymore. Report Post

Religious groups should be funded entirely by their followers It is not fair for those who do not follow a mainstream religion to be made to pay for the upkeep of outdated religions. If a religion cannot support itself through donations of its followers then it is only right that these archaic institutions should realise their failure and fold financially. Report Post

On what grounds? Why should they not pay tax? Non of the various gods have been proven, and in fact the probability of a god is very slim. This means they remain tax exempt based on ancient mythology and lies. Any money that is used to provide for the poor or goes towards a charitable cause, should be tax exempt. This should be set-up as a separate charity, and not part of the religious organization/company. Report Post

All businesses should be taxed To me religion is a business an entertainment business that brings in billions of dollars yearly. Just like Hollywood or the book industry each that pay their fair share in taxes. By not paying taxes religious organizations are being subsidized partly by me. In this country we need freedom from religion as much as we need freedom of religion and taxing religious organizations is a good start in that direction. Report Post

Religious Institutions Should Not Get Any Special Privileges. There is supposed to be a complete separation of church and state, so why are religious institutions tax exempt? Many of these institutions have amassed extreme wealth but do not pay any taxes. Imagine if suddenly professional organizations did not need to pay taxes, there would certainly be a major backlash from people of lesser wealth but what's the difference? Religious institutions do not even play by the same rules as non-profit organizations so there is no reason for them to remain tax-exempt. Report Post