re: #73 Rightwingconspirator

I’ll not deny the big money in churches, nor do I denythe even bigger money in corporate tax loopholes.

The first amendment separation is used to justify all kinds of things, like forbidding school vouchers, public (gov property) displays of symbols, ten commandment displays at courthouses…, etc. Taxing small local churches that already struggle financially would put a damper on them.

I think that can of worms is better left closed.

A lot of locales (state, county, city, etc.) have tax laws on their books that cut non-profits some slack in terms of property tax liabilities. Usually with a size or value limit attached. Or if the property is being used for activities such as education or direct community service.