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Sometimes, but like most things in the US tax laws are often abused and misused. A simpler tax system would benefit everyone more (with the exception of tax accountants, of course), but that’s not likely to happen.
Tax accountants and their largest clients.
People like Bill Gates or Oprah. Their foundations are a tax avoidance scheme.
at small scale, i would argue that they are more than inclined to help with society, local society at least. Small churches running a food kitchen on the weekend for instance.
It would be a pretty good incentive for private land owners to open up a community space on their property. Which would also positively impact the community (something i would like to do eventually)
Also why doesn't this disqualify religious organizations from tax exempt status under 501c3?
"no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting, to influence legislation"
I don't believe most religious organizations are 501c3s, to start, and yes, it is illicit for churches to lobby for legislation.
To add to that, if a church is lobbying or otherwise involved in the political process, they can be reported and lose their tax exempt status.
In theory, yes. In practice? Not really enforced.
Still worth it to try. Eventually maybe it will get some attention focused where it needs to be.
this post was submitted on 22 Mar 2024
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