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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by MrMcJay(m): 10:31am On Dec 29, 2017
Desyner:
The church and mosques(if taxable) will soon retject this injustice. Buhari son will soon be flown abroad with tax payers money while those who pay the tax can't afford such.
If it were to be a church member who can't afford a church school we criticize the pastors but here govt officials are taxing us against our will and enjoying what we can't enjoy. Any attempt to tax the church is an attempt to tax the people twice.

When you won't read the post before typing nonsense. The tax is not on the church income as that is exempt from taxation by the Companies and Allied Matters Act.

However, the tax would be based on the properties occupied by those churches. Na RCCG go suffer am pass. You claim not to make profit but you're buying multi billion naira properties. Meanwhile, your members are in IKEJA General hospital unable to pay hospital bills and waiting for divine intervention.

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by Mariangeles(f): 10:31am On Dec 29, 2017
THIEVES!
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by magiki(m): 10:32am On Dec 29, 2017
OK noted
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by tete7000(m): 10:32am On Dec 29, 2017
Lagos state and extortion. It's always about how best to extort people.

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by MrMcJay(m): 10:32am On Dec 29, 2017
Jupxter:
Absolute rubbish. The function of the church is already one that provides services

Which service does the church provide?

Building mega churches when the members are homeless,
Pastors living like Pontius Pilate when members are living like Lazarus the beggar.

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by Paulosky1900: 10:32am On Dec 29, 2017
tithe would be double from 10% to 20% of your income grin

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by roqrules04(m): 10:32am On Dec 29, 2017
Yes Tax all of them

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by uboma(m): 10:32am On Dec 29, 2017
Good move.

I hope this is implemented in other states as well.

Pay to Cesar what belongs to Cesar.....

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by OgahBohz: 10:32am On Dec 29, 2017
wonderful, oya come make we go
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by Nobody: 10:32am On Dec 29, 2017
tete7000:
Lagos state and extortion. It's always about how best to extort people.


yes
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by felixation123(m): 10:33am On Dec 29, 2017
Hahaha incredible! Long overdue!

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by MrMcJay(m): 10:33am On Dec 29, 2017
Desyner:
You are speculating. How does the church make profit? You will probably speculate further in answering that question.

The tax is one income and not profit. Or still you need me to define them for you?

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by SnakeDoctor011(m): 10:33am On Dec 29, 2017
Lol, good move! You will see how many of them will close down. Just watch

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by Pataricatering(f): 10:34am On Dec 29, 2017
Read up the definition of profit and you will have your answer !
Desyner:
You are speculating. How does the church make profit? You will probably speculate further in answering that question.

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by powerkey: 10:34am On Dec 29, 2017
FOLYKAZE:


Is Buhari not paying tax too? He earns salary after tax has been deducted.

And where is the evidence that Yusuf medical bill is offset from tax money? You guys just real out garbage from your anu just to prove a point.

On the principle of equity, the Church and Mosque is a business avenue which must be taxed. In UK, churches and religion centres are been taxed. This is because most full term pastors and bishops are been paid salary. The church earn revenue from every possible means. Either by selling religion items or offering money for special prayers. All these are no different from corporate organizations that render services or Industries that sells manufactured products which are taxed.

The Church property like every other Business properties should be taxed. The Sales revenue and Salaries of Pastors should be taxed too. There should no exception because both Church and it operators earn money. There is money flow that is taxable. These pastors or whatever they tag themselves should pay income tax just like every person. And the church which makes money from the congregation should also pay tax just like every other business or institution

Indeed you a a Yoruba Muslim Antichrist....

Remember winner chapel and redeem have branches accross all old Eastern States....

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by Mariangeles(f): 10:35am On Dec 29, 2017
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Jesus paid tax as an individual...

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by wonlasewonimi: 10:36am On Dec 29, 2017
They will come and quote a bible verse where someone paid 20% tithe now.

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by ADRIAN88(m): 10:36am On Dec 29, 2017
Diso60090:
i hope the Muslim will not kill for this

See as u wan turn this whole thread to WW3 now?

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by adetayo234: 10:36am On Dec 29, 2017
Desyner:
You are speculating. How does the church make profit? You will probably speculate further in answering that question.

Don't tell me you don't know that your pastor is making a lot of profit from your head.

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by GavelSlam: 10:37am On Dec 29, 2017
powerkey:


Indeed you a a Yoruba Muslim Antichrist....

Remember winner chapel and redeem have branches accross all old Eastern States....



Are you not an okija shrine devotee?


They didn't mention your faith in this matter.

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by jaxxy(m): 10:37am On Dec 29, 2017
Land use charge is based on d property and size and location so its fair enough if church and mosque pay such i guess

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by emmalord(m): 10:37am On Dec 29, 2017
good idea for increase in internal generating revenue. grin grin grin
ikorodureporta:



Source: https://newtelegraphonline.com/2017/12/churches-mosques-pay-tax-lagos/


Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by pointstores(m): 10:38am On Dec 29, 2017
Ok
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by powerkey: 10:38am On Dec 29, 2017
The plot to repopulate Christianity in Nigeria is starting with Lagos state and sincerely I'm not surprised....

Yorubas don't repent at all. There is no true Yoruba believer. No matter how they claim, they can't do without their their otumokpo.
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by rejosom(m): 10:39am On Dec 29, 2017
Somebody shout alleluia!!!!
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by Nobody: 10:39am On Dec 29, 2017
Nigerians are really dull!! People read the article and are commenting as if they are asking religious bodies to pay income or corporate taxes...nooo, where did you read that? This is about Land use charge!!!! Wake up your brains!!!!


Land use charge is based on poroperty, Religious bodies dont pay but they use more of the facilities and put more damage on the infrastructure because they attract large crowds, actually it's only fair to society that they pay.

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by FOLYKAZE(m): 10:40am On Dec 29, 2017
Desyner:

Where does the proceed go? You tell me. You are only speculating further.




Have you heard of scholarship they give out? Maybe you want the church to annouce it in radio so that unbelievers can overrun the real seed sowers. You guys just assume thing and get emotional over the strides the churches are making.

MTN issue Scholarship, buily school, roads and street development project but still pay tax to the Government.

Many industries impacted on Human development project. By financing talent, training community and hosting game for host. Yet they pay tax.

Oil companies gives scholarship, sponsor locals abroad, build roads, water project, provide electricity, build hospitals and equip it, provide sewage system and give to the poor ones in millions but still pay tax.

Banks and many cooperation support customer and offer gift but still pay tax.

How is your church different and why do you think your church should be tax exempted?

At least we know how much these corporate organizations make. We know their inflow and outflow of fund. Your church kept their record secret so that no one will question their fraudulent act. Billions of naira keep rolling in and very little is spent on scholarship or whatever. The school built by churches are expensive...most chuch members cannot afford. The scholarship are been given to handpicked rich members.

If MTN can give scholarships and sponsor training of Nigerians student, build schools and also engage in social development, yet still pay tax, how much more your church that earns free money, and many more from inflated sales proceed of religious material and do very little or nothing to improve lifes, explain to us why Churches should pay tax.

It is a known fact that corporate organizations do not braoadcast their social development inputs. Your church are the one making noises on airwaves and television that they gave members scholarship or employment. Ordinary politicians do that and still pay tax

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Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by Mariangeles(f): 10:40am On Dec 29, 2017
FOLYKAZE:


Is Buhari not paying tax too? He earns salary after tax has been deducted.

And where is the evidence that Yusuf medical bill is offset from tax money? You guys just real out garbage from your anu just to prove a point.

On the principle of equity, the Church and Mosque is a business avenue which must be taxed. In UK, churches and religion centres are been taxed. This is because most full term pastors and bishops are been paid salary. The church earn revenue from every possible means. Either by selling religion items or offering money for special prayers. All these are no different from corporate organizations that render services or Industries that sells manufactured products which are taxed.

The Church property like every other Business properties should be taxed. The Sales revenue and Salaries of Pastors should be taxed too. There should no exception because both Church and it operators earn money. There is money flow that is taxable. These pastors or whatever they tag themselves should pay income tax just like every person. And the church which makes money from the congregation should also pay tax just like every other business or institution
Your writeup is filled with CHURCHES and PASTORS... why?
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by mmsen: 10:40am On Dec 29, 2017
About time.

Now can we start taxing their 'donations'.
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by Mariangeles(f): 10:41am On Dec 29, 2017
space82:
lol i copied what someone said just to book a space to advertise
You though...?
Re: Churches And Mosques To Pay Tax In Lagos; Land Use Charge To Be Reviewed by Mariangeles(f): 10:41am On Dec 29, 2017
space82:
lol i copied what someone said just to book a space to advertise
You though...

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