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Montreal says it will fine church after ‘MAGA superstar’ concert goes ahead without permit (www.ctvnews.ca)
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[–] -3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

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.

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  • [–] [S] 10 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    You do realize that they're registered 401(c)(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.

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