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In reply to the discussion: How is it that the Heritage Foundation under it's 501(c)3 is a tax exempt business? [View all]SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)9. The ONLY tax exemptions should go to REAL churches/charities
brick & mortar churches that minister to the poor..The pastors/reverends/priests/whatever are being paid a WAGE and they should pay taxes on that wage.
Churches need to render to Caesar.
Donations to ANY organization that is even remotely political should be taxed.
Exemptions should only be given to organizations that promote the well-being of the planet and its poor.
Exemptions are for TRUE charities and do-gooders.. If republicans cannot qualify, they need to rejigger their though/policy process.
Want to hold a fancy ball to auction off that million dollar art piece? Pay for the damned party and donate the proceeds.
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How is it that the Heritage Foundation under it's 501(c)3 is a tax exempt business? [View all]
kimbutgar
May 2013
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