djcrucifix:

why dem no wan pay tax? we pay tithes, offerings and other things.

 i don't think it's a bad idea for religious houses to pay tax cos it's going to benefit a lot of people. besides isn't that wat christianity is about? helping people?. even bros J told is to pay our tithes sef. so they should stop being stingy and pay the goddamn thing!.

  besides how much are they charging them sef? compared to wat we donate to the work of the lord daily, weekly, monthly and annually.

lekside44:

well, if the state gov. has decidedb to tax churches/ mosque, no problem. this is not new as jesus and its disciples are taxed. how ever, what i am concern with are this
1) all babalawos, eyos, eguns, ifas yemojas e.t.c must also be taxed. what is good for one is also good for all.

lekside44:

2) the the state gov should go ahead to aduict the account of these religious organisations. to ensure transparency, the government should know the numerical/financial strength of these churches since they differs in these values.

lekside44:

thus the govt should note the income from each members and calculate the percentage payable to the church i.e 10% for christain as tax e.t.c

lekside44:

the government should also know the amount paid by each member as offerings and calculate their own proceeds from such. chickens, palm oils e.t.c given to babalawos are inclusive.



3) any members of the church/e.t.c that does not re-emmits its tithes, offerings e.t.c should be sued since this is the only way the church/e.t.c can get money govt to give to the govt.

Johnnny:

@ djcrucifix

It's ok jare, my guy

dey will pay!

How dem go dey chop, chop chop and not put anytin back into the society.

Dey Use the same roads we use
Dey Send their children to the same school we send ours
Dey buy from the same market stalls we buy from
Dey enjoy the same benefit we all benefit

If they pay for PHCN, Water, Security etc just as we all do in Lagos. why should dey be exempted from taxes. Let them pay

dey are supposed to lay good examples for we their members to follow.

Same applies to my Dad! Sorry I forgot to tell you my father is a Minister of God in a pentecostal Church.

Johnnny:

@ kobojunkie

My dad has not been paying taxes jus like the rest of dem hiding under the umbrella of the church not being a profit making organisation.

But I think he shud pay

I am still trying to make him see reasons why he shud pay.

There was these situation years back, when he had to do something in the Local Government Council and was asked to present his 3years tax clearance, all his explanation of being a clergy did not yield any result because its a requirement for whatever he wanted to do.  He had to call on my uncle (his brother) who came to present his.

I think he makes you as a minister of God, responsible and honest just like what u preached.

Set the example.

“Any Nigerian who earns salary must pay tax. Church workers who earn salaries are taxable. Pastors, church workers must pay tax. “No Nigerian is above the law. Anyone who qualifies to pay tax must pay. The bible gives us injunction to be law abiding. We are spiritually obliged to pay taxes,” he stated.

Kobojunkie:

Do you know what taxes your dad ought to pay though? Are you aware as a citizen what taxes you are supposed to pay and what taxes you are not to pay?

Kobojunkie:

So, if your father is really a criminal( a tax evader) as you claim, are you yourself informed enough to educate him on the kind of taxes he may be required to pay or not pay and the papers he will need to file with the authorities regardless of his situation each year or as required? I ask this because I see people confusing their personal issues with churches and leaders, with taxes that businesses are required or not required to pay.

MrCrackles:

I support taxes for pastors and imams and jazz men as well!

Imagine if local babalawos start getting taxed. Sangba a fo o!

Johnnny:

@kobojunkie

Thank you for chipping in that one. I agree with you, I think I shud consult the tax authorities to get info on what you just said.

About my father being a criminal. Well, I will not take you on based on dat word. But after all said and done. My opinion on this issue is that pastors or Imams even Babalawos shud not wait to be compelled to pay their taxes to the government.

Thanks.

spikedcylinder:

Imagine if local babalawos start getting taxed. Sangba a fo o!

bawomolo:

babalawo's have diplomatic immunity

biina:

@kobojunkie
You didn't have to refer to his dad as a criminal, when you could have used the phrase 'tax evader' all on its own.

Kobojunkie:

Babalawo's do pay taxes on personal income. My friend's father was and is still a babalawo/imam.  He has his tax document hanging in his store for easy reach.

Fhemmmy:

that is still a criminal

biina:

The question is not about the veracity, but of decorum. The fact that he added 'tax evader' after the word 'criminal' shows that the latter word was uncalled for and its inclusion could be seen as just being obnoxious. Leaving out the word 'criminal' wouldn't have changed the meaning of the sentence.

Fhemmmy:

r u sure it is tax doc, and not another "oluwole's" product.