The city of Montreal confirmed it plans to shut down a concert by a U.S.-based Christian musician who has been described as a “MAGA superstar,” saying the venue does not hold proper permits.
But audit them.and make sure they’re actually doing tax-exempt stuff, and be ruthless about removing the tax-exempt status of churches that violate the law.
You can’t just say “I’m a church” and not pay taxes. You have to go through the exact same registration as any other non-profit. Otherwise, everybody would found a church as a personal tax haven.
I wouldn’t go that far.
But audit them.and make sure they’re actually doing tax-exempt stuff, and be ruthless about removing the tax-exempt status of churches that violate the law.
If they want to do charitable work, they can register as a regular charity and follow the same rules as everyone.
Outside of that, churches are just a regular business.
You do realize that they’re registered 401©(3) non-profit organizations, just like other charities, right?
You can’t just say “I’m a church” and not pay taxes. You have to go through the exact same registration as any other non-profit. Otherwise, everybody would found a church as a personal tax haven.
Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption disagrees.