Post by Jaga on Nov 7, 2007 23:19:17 GMT -7
WHY THESE GUYS DO NOT NEED TO PAY TAXES?
I do not understand why people believe in what these guys are saying since they do not show with their own life a true gospel. Some of them preach... that being poor is a shame then... they ask for money for themselves. Here is about a possible abuse:
'Prosperity' Televangelists Probed for Possible Financial Misconduct
www.christianpost.com/article/20071107/29989_%5C'Prosperity%5C'_Televangelists_Probed_for_Possible_Financial_Misconduct.htm
Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, the ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Finance, requested on Monday that the six ministry leaders provide financial statements and records by Dec. 6 and respond to a wide range of questions regarding their personal and organizational finances.
Letters requesting for full cooperation were sent to: Paula White, Joyce Meyer, Creflo Dollar, Eddie Long, Kenneth Copeland and Benny Hinn.
Grassley is trying to determine whether the ministries are improperly using their tax-exempt status as churches to shield lavish lifestyles, according to CBS News. Religious organizations are generally exempt from federal taxes, but are required to pay taxes if they engage in for-profit businesses. The Iowa Republican said his investigation was prompted by complaints from watchdog groups and news coverage about practices at the six ministries.
Allegations involve governing boards that aren't independent and allow generous salaries and housing allowances and amenities such as private jets and Rolls-Royces, according to a statement by Grassley.
I do not understand why people believe in what these guys are saying since they do not show with their own life a true gospel. Some of them preach... that being poor is a shame then... they ask for money for themselves. Here is about a possible abuse:
'Prosperity' Televangelists Probed for Possible Financial Misconduct
www.christianpost.com/article/20071107/29989_%5C'Prosperity%5C'_Televangelists_Probed_for_Possible_Financial_Misconduct.htm
Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, the ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Finance, requested on Monday that the six ministry leaders provide financial statements and records by Dec. 6 and respond to a wide range of questions regarding their personal and organizational finances.
Letters requesting for full cooperation were sent to: Paula White, Joyce Meyer, Creflo Dollar, Eddie Long, Kenneth Copeland and Benny Hinn.
Grassley is trying to determine whether the ministries are improperly using their tax-exempt status as churches to shield lavish lifestyles, according to CBS News. Religious organizations are generally exempt from federal taxes, but are required to pay taxes if they engage in for-profit businesses. The Iowa Republican said his investigation was prompted by complaints from watchdog groups and news coverage about practices at the six ministries.
Allegations involve governing boards that aren't independent and allow generous salaries and housing allowances and amenities such as private jets and Rolls-Royces, according to a statement by Grassley.