Apropos for Sunday at the apex of politics, culture and policy that never takes a break among the denizens of our blog community . . .
Here's a note about an ongoing debate and continuing conversation regarding faith life and taxes . . . Checkit:
Congressman E.C. From D.C. - Stop the Tax Hike on Churches
Many of you have likely heard about a new tax reform policy affecting churches and charitable organizations.
Due to the passage of the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, churches, synagogues, and other nonprofit organizations will begin paying a 21 percent tax on some fringe benefits including those for transportation, meals, and parking.
Not only will the GOP tax bill add over $1.4 trillion to the deficit, but they are forcing places of worship and charitable organizations to pay for these massive tax breaks.
This is something that is unprecedented.
Places of worship have long received tax-exempt status. There are synagogues, churches, organizations paying thousands of dollars in taxes that they have never had to pay before.
Next week, I will host a meeting with clergy and charitable organizations in the Kansas City metro area to inform them of this new policy. I have asked Brandon Casey from the House Ways and Means Committee, in Washington, D.C. to join me to help answer questions and address concerns regarding this new tax on churches.
I co-sponsored H.R. 6504 the “Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act”, introduced by my colleague, Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina.
This bill will repeal the provision of the Republican tax bill that would increase taxes on charities and places of worship and pay for it by raising the corporate tax rate by a single percentage point.
I will not stand idly by while religious institutions and charitable organizations bear the brunt of the new tax plan.
Warmly,
Emanuel Cleaver, II
Member of Congress
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You decide . . .
This is just one of many things that's wrong with the tax plan. Yeah, I see his point but what is worse is that it gives incredible tax breaks to the upper class and taxes away resources and services from everyone else.
ReplyDeletePlenty of Democrats signed on to this too. Most of them were facing reelection challenges. Blue wave? Methinks no.
DeleteGot not problem with it, as long as it is applied evenly. A lot of people use religions and non profits as tax shelters. That also needs to be examined.
Delete^^^^^^ Heathen
DeleteWhat about the tdd taxes for the toy train, they need to go away.
ReplyDeleteDoes it apply to all the fried chicken eaten in Kansas City by the Fat Fake Revruns? How about the Escalades with curb feelers driven by the Fat Fake Revruns?
ReplyDeleteThis is the work of Satan.
If Billy Tammy doesn't have to pay taxes as a political commentator, then I should be able to gather as many possible acolytes unto The Church Of chuck and forgo any obligations to the Federal, State and Local government as well.
ReplyDeleteWhile the Catholic Church continues in it's quest to create Catamites For Christ and replacing as many middle class Americans as possible, all on our tax dollars, why shouldn't I get to keep my cash too, for the far less nefarious expenses I have with Anheuser-Busch (Mostly Busch)?
If Mosques all over the US (Almost 300 in NY now.) can preach terror against the US from the pulpit, then why can't I keep a little extra moolah for a golf outing here and there?
Most of all, if a member of Eldridge Black Panther fuckin Cleaver gets off tax free, than so do I.
I like it.
The Church Of chuck.
Just another courtesy that has been taken advantage of. I used to work in a bank in a marginal part of town. Nearly every day we had “Reverends” come in to open accounts for their “churches.” Nine times out of ten, these accounts were used for personal transactions that had nothing to do with a church.
ReplyDeleteMiserable
ReplyDeleteLosing
Kleaver
Many of Cleaver's Democrat colleagues hate Christianity (until they need their votes) so they undoubtedly support it.
ReplyDeletePlease bring cash or checks to the meeting for a special offering towards Rev Cleaver’s defaulted loan.
ReplyDeleteBasically, it's a tax on free perks enjoyed by church leaders like Cleaver. That's why he doesn't like it. Now, let's start charging Congressmen for all their ridiculous free perks like discounted gourmet meals, free postage and eliminate their own private healthcare and pension plans.
ReplyDeleteCleaver always wants to burden his constituents with taxes but when he's going to be taxed on all his free perks as a minister, he cries foul.
ReplyDeleteThis is how fat fake revs get rich, tax’em to hell and back
ReplyDeleteThose fat motherfucking fake colored preachers should be taxed by the pound.
ReplyDeleteThe cleave has been ripping off the government and his broke ass flock for decades and not paying a penny while doing it, screw him, tax him 50% for being a thief and a liar
ReplyDeletedam car wash tax
ReplyDeleteHow about a RICO case for the Roman Catholic Church too?
ReplyDeleteChuck, Scientology paved the way for the Church Of Chuck.
Most charities and 501c corps are just tax dodges too.
I am not a crook!
ReplyDeleteGood solution @7:55.
ReplyDeleteHe needs to change his image. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEEFq5uWAAM63E_.jpg
ReplyDeleteWhy should churches be exempt from taxes?
ReplyDeleteMost churches are just social clubs that have nothing to do with god.
Look at all the good work the Catholic Church does with children.
ReplyDeleteThe Catholic Church can't afford to pay taxes. Caesar be damned.
Early man walked out of his cave and was terrified by the thunder and lightning. He said OH Shit!!!!! Thus, religion was born.
ReplyDeleteDamn! They already taxes the carwash, now they gonna tax the church. Hell with them, hisoner the rev won't pay.
ReplyDeletetax breaks for pedophiles Act
ReplyDeleteThe Reagan Tax Act of 1996 opened the door for money laundering through NGOs
ReplyDeletePICO changed their name to Faith In Action because people were on to them in Ferguson and Baltimore.
ReplyDeleteNot a single Democrat in the House or Senate voted for Trump's tax scheme.
ReplyDeleteThe church tax is 100% on Trump and the Greedy Old Perverts.
Evangelicals played for fools. Again.
Use of the term Greedy Old Perverts. Again. Please work on new material. D-
DeleteI say take 100% of the tax exempt status away from these religious organizations. They are political tools used by both Party's on a National and Local level.
ReplyDeletecharity is the only thing that shouldnt be taxed. but yes tax the churches
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