This is common sense, if they are earning an income, then they should be subject to the the tax regime. In fact if they are truly God sent, this issue should not arise. I bet that if they have to declare their income, they will secure the services of the best tax accountants in town.

i think most people are confused

a pastor is someone who leads a church or parish he is employed by the church and the church pays him/her

so the question is, do churches pay TAX if they do then a pastor salary can be TAXED

church or pastor they should not only pay tax , they should also pay 10%

Well according to the PITA and CITA (companies Incone Tax Act), what they earn is not regarded as chargeable income, therefore not taxable; but with the rate at which these pastors are going, I really think they should be taxed. The government will really gain some reasonable revenue from them.

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Seems some people on this forum can't differentiate btw pastor's personal income which is subject to tax and church income which should be tax free. Anyway in a lot these pentecostal churches which operate like one man business there is no difference.

If a pastor does secular job or business , he ought to be taxed but if he is full time in ministry and receives allowance or support from the church, he ought not to be taxed. Jesus paid tax but he acknowledged it was illegally collected from him. Even though he received money and support from his congregation.

Give Unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar. Sure Pastors should pay tithes if the law suggests they should.

@joagbaje
It is not recorded anywhere in the bible that Jesus collected offerings from his congregation even though some of his followers ministered to his needs so stop twisting scriptures. Also the tax Jesus paid recorded in the bible was the "temple tax" which was used to run the temple in those days contrary to the false claims charlatans make that it is tithes that is used to run the temple.

Uncle joe I would like to see you before you leave Lagos, let me know how we can see.

PS: I hope you won't set your boys loose on me.

I know its a ''christian'' that will post this thread & make it look like a formal discussion. Why not post ''should religious leaders pay their tax?''. I'm saying this because majority of you guys are trigger-friendly to shoot or condemn pastors and you are so called christians. We all know that a muslim man will not post a thread like this. My advice, christians be smart.
I'm not a religious fanatic, I'm just being logical & sensible.

They must pay. They shud also pay thier 10%

KunleOshob:

@joagbaje
It is not recorded anywhere in the bible that Jesus collected offerings from his congregation even though some of his followers ministered to his needs so stop twisting scriptures.

Where did Jesus get money from? To buy food, rent house, hire boat,and also to feed 12 men that worked with him,

Also the tax Jesus paid recorded in the bible was the "temple tax" which was used to run the temple in those days contrary to the false claims charlatans make that it is tithes that is used to run the temple. And the welfare of the Levites came from tithes and offerings too.

Temple tax was for repairs and mainance . But objects of worship such as oil , incense, animals , grains etc came from tithes and offerings.

KunleOshob:

Uncle joe I would like to see you before you leave Lagos, let me know how we can see.

I left by first flight. I'll be back next week.

@uncle joe
It is wrong to assume Jesus routinely collected offerings just becos the bible is silent on his source of income during his ministry. We know for a fact that he trained as a carpenter and some of the disciples were fishermen.

So you are back in the creeks of bayelsa, would have loved to see you anyways I am sure you guys made a lot of money at the AFM, I saw loads of potential victims/customers locked out when I passed by yesterday.

Yes, They should pay tax because they are earn their own income, and with it our country can develop more than England, hahaaahaa

@Kunleoshob

I already answered you in my last post

Joagbaje:
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I left by first flight. I'll be back next week.

yes.
Why not, if not.
Don't they enjoy police protection, roads, public schools, hospitals, street lights, traffic wardens etc

if alfas, native doctors, ritualists, cultists all pay their taxes - and if the govt is bold to ask them of it, then pastors should also pay tax

If you really pay tax and you see the amount deducted from you salary each month .

I guess you will not be quick to judge in this case .

With such deduction and you produce your own water, light, security, road, etc.

Instead of canvassing for religious leaders to pay tax (that is, if they are not already paying)

Our concern should be why nothing is being done with the one that all members are paying.

A painful case in Nigeria for me

they should pay income tax, corporation tax as well as capital gains tax. most church annual turn over exceed that of companies limited by shares