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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Acidosis(m): 4:07pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
dhammyg: Strange motive. As long as members do not steal to pay tithes and offerings in respect to Biblical teachings; I do not see any reason why a group of people should feel disturbed. |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by okotv(m): 4:11pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
everything is just all about taxing the church...what about the money in the government coffers...what would happen to it and its not like we are broke anyway |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by nora544: 4:14pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Acidosis: what is when a person take money from the goverment or a bank the money didnot belong to him and give it to his church, I know this happen in nigeria!!!!!!! |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Ojimsclaxic: 4:15pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
I "ojimsclaxic" as a Nigerian Citizen, wish the Nigerian Government elected by me to Tax Religious Bodies in the Nation. " Reasons too numerous to write dwn! 2 Likes |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by okotv(m): 4:19pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
the truth about tithing is that its a wrong way to gain money by the government...cause the tithe payers also pay tax and no where in the constitution can the government tell me what to do with the rest. Its like saying that i should be taxed for every gift i recieve...that is not possible same applies to the church |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by adwem2003(m): 4:21pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
On what basis re you going to tax them? Which accounting standard do they belong to? How re you going to determine the tax payable? Answer these questions sensibly and we can now discuss about taxation of religious bodies. |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Nobody: 4:21pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Fantasywrita: Fuk God! 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by MaAngwa: 4:24pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
I am fully in support of churches and mosque paying tax and Government should stop sponsoring pilgrimage. Sponsoring of pilgrimages enriches the countries they travel to using our tax payers money. But my suggestion is tax that will be from these religious bodies should be managed under the supervision of a committee/commission with credible organization as members like Nigeria Network of NGOs(NNNGOs), Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Catholic Bishop Conference,and other Human Right Organization. They will help in monitoring the way those fund are spent. 3 Likes |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by ayobase(m): 4:30pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
PAGAN9JA: How many of you are willing to stand up against the draining of our Nation's Wealth by these foreign Religious bodies? what has the same government done with the tax they have been extorting from you over the years? stop being religiously sentimental. u logically exempted the pagans. |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Irritant: 4:34pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
ifeness: Every Nigerian should learn to say Fuk God and Pastors! Another extra-ordinary Fool |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Nobody: 4:42pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
y nt churches are now money spinning ventures and a lucrative one at that....... 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by zurine(f): 4:43pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
dude |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Nobody: 4:53pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Sezua:something u guys dont know is dis....u cant use MONIES in a sentence...wat are u guys thinking??..in economics terms...dere is MONIES....wen u dealing wit economics and commerce....but in making sentence u just cant use MONIES...totally wrong...!!!!!....WHAT ABOUT D MONIES I GAVE YOU??does dat sound ryt in ur VOCABULARY MIND?? |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by PAGAN9JA(m): 4:56pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
SporaD8: Yes? We are not asking the contributor to be taxed. We are asking the pastors profits to be taxed. let the tithe % remain fixed if the church asks for it and if the gullibles are willing to be paid. No 1 time tax. that is completely different. We are not just discussing registration. We are discussing profits and property. |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Nobody: 4:57pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
cold:u cant use MONIES for a sentence...dere are words and pronunciations u just cant use in making sentence wen it comes to english...hop u understand someday... |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by plaetton: 4:59pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Pagan9ja, I don't think it's feasible to tax religious bodies. Aside from the controversy that would surround it, our government has never even been competent at taxing ordinary citizens and corporate bodies, talkless of registering and taxing religious bodies. What might be feasible would be to enact a law making religious bodies operate their finances as registered charities.. That way, their finances would be open to the public and quarterly government audits. Such a law would compel them to use at least 80%of their ffinancial revenues for charity and community work. The pastors would be paid a stipulated salary just like all church workers. This would make a lot more sense. 2 Likes |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by PAGAN9JA(m): 5:00pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
adwem2003: On what basis re you going to tax them? Which accounting standard do they belong to? How re you going to determine the tax payable? Answer these questions sensibly and we can now discuss about taxation of religious bodies. Do I look like a Tax official? What RUbbish! The same way the Govt. determines taxes for ourselves and our businesses, let them apply it on these religious companies. I can formulate answers to your questions but I chose not to as it is irrelevant to the intention of this thread. |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by PAGAN9JA(m): 5:03pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
ayobase: We Pagans hardly have a presence in this Nation , neither do we collect tithes, etc. you wan tax a goat abi? However if you tax everyone tax us as well. We are ok with it. We just want fairness and honesty. 2 Likes |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Nobody: 5:04pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Irritant: You need guts to be free from slavery slave. Say Fuk God and yea shall be free! 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by PAGAN9JA(m): 5:04pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
plaetton: Pagan9ja, Its a different issue if all the funds they get are properly accounted for and its usage as well. There must be a transperancy in the system but thats tough. Can the Nigerian Govt. Implement an RTI (Right To Information Act) in the public Domain? If it can, thats good. 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Judas2013: 5:10pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
ifeness: Yes,God can suk a dicck 2 Likes |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by ayobase(m): 5:21pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
PAGAN9JA: ok u didnt answer my question |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by PAGAN9JA(m): 5:24pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
ayobase: They have built roads, infrastructure,etc. Yes it is true they could have done more . It is true they are corrupt. But you cant deny the fact that the Govt. has done something. The Govt. exists because of us. |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by jennylove7575(f): 5:25pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Yes of course they should be tax. The gov suppose to tax them wella 2 Likes |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by tandj: 5:29pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Pagan9ja, its good to tax them but why did u exclude traditionalists? Or, don't they make lots of money off their followers too? Politicians and whoever normally visit chiefpriests and money exchange hands. So how do we tax these people? Why lay much emphasis on christians only? |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by thaira(f): 5:35pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
I would support this motion on the hope that the millions who seek refuge in the church will become politically active. If religious bodies 'give unto Ceasar what is Ceasar's', they will not be so apathetic concerning the Nigerian situation. They will rail from the pulpits and and and... Who knows? |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Nobody: 5:41pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
ifeness: Every Nigerian should learn to say Fuk God and Pastors!Sickler |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Mintayo(m): 5:56pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
More tax,more embezzelment. The tax they have been,what did they use it to do? What was/is the outcome. Smh... |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by PAGAN9JA(m): 6:01pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
tandj: Pagan9ja, its good to tax them but why did u exclude traditionalists? PAGAN9JA: I think its no secret that christianity is the biggest money spinner in Nigeria and the World. 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by Sezua(m): 6:17pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
patrickdarlins: something u guys dont know is dis....u cant use MONIES in a sentence...wat are u guys thinking??..in economics terms...dere is MONIES....wen u dealing wit economics and commerce....but in making sentence u just cant use MONIES...totally wrong...!!!!!....WHAT ABOUT D MONIES I GAVE YOU??does dat sound ryt in ur VOCABULARY MIND??stop spewing shyt....u cant use MONIES in a sentence?.... does it look like a word dat can stand on its own? you'll jst say *monies*...just like that?....besides we are talking about tax which is way economics...just don't type wat u don't know |
Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by cold(m): 6:23pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
patrickdarlins: u cant use MONIES for a sentence...dere are words and pronunciations u just cant use in making sentence wen it comes to english...hop u understand someday...Are you kidding me? Pray tell,how else can you use the monies without putting it in a sentence? Smdh. Stop trying to be clever by half and learn
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Re: Nairaland Petition To Tax Religious Bodies by adwem2003(m): 6:46pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
PAGAN9JA: Bet you have learnt your lesson. Don't create threads you are TOTALLY ignorant of because of your sentiment. It makes you look stupdi at the end. |
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