Dangwurugwu:
Lagos can stand on its own and not even depend on the federal allocation.

Any region seeking to breakaway should first grow its economy and physical infrastructural development before making noise of secession.

Ipob copy that?

GavelSlam:


Don't be in a hurry.

They are talking about land use tax.

john1035:
I support 100% �

Most churches will relocate their headquarters from Lagos inorder to reduce tax burden. MFM, deeperlife, Synagogue, Trem...

But I'm curious, how will the income be determined, because churches won't disclose their income

MrMcJay:


Amen, Amen and Amen.

Meanwhile, Churches must be taxed. It's unfair for churches to be registered as charities for charitable works and they refuse to do those charitable works.

How many Churches are taking care of IDPs? Its foreign charities doing their jobs.

Let's start from property tax on religious bodies. From there, who knows where next we'll move to.

powerkey:
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.

stevecantrell:
There is an onslaught on the church

1 Peter 4:17.

cstr1001:
Dosen't make sense.

Even in places where the tax regimes are very strict, churches are not taxed , let alone a corrupt shitt-hole like Lagos.

I know i speak against extravagant clergies, but then Churches are like NGOs.

Their donations are voluntary.

Lagos state can as well tax the beggars on the street, or NGOs, or orphanages.

Confor:
So our Mosques in the motor parks, Petrol Station, Hospitals, Local Government Secretariat,under bridges etc will be subjected to the same TAX payment. We are waiting for your conclusion on the debate sha.

tohpahz:
Yaaaaay.. Finally���

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

guywitzerogal:
I no gree since church are making money let them too pay tax....so watch out ur tithe wouldn't be 10% again let say 15%

Mariangeles:
Lagos is just benefiting from being former capital of Nigeria...

Sirheny007:
Very good if these institutions can be taxed!
Expect Pastors and clergies to increase tithes.

Desyner:
Same way your wife and children will be making profit on your head. It is called voluntary giving if the pastor steals it I leave him to God that's no business of the govt. If govt must tax pastors then they should tax every form of group contribution, yahoo boys, theives etc

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.

Xisnin:
If I pay for your service using my taxed income, are you exempt from being taxed?

Xisnin:

If I pay for your service using my taxed income, are you exempt from
being taxed?

Paperwhite:
Nice development.

powerkey:


Indeed you a a Yoruba Muslim Antichrist....

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

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.

Acidosis:
What about shrines, and other traditional homes?


Not all Churches are registered, not all churches receive offerings/tithes. Not all pastors receive salaries. Some pastors in fact, spend their proceeds from their personal businesses to feed the majority of the members.

I'm not against this policy, but one thing is certain, the poor will definitely become poorer, while the rich (government officials) will become richer.
If you think taxing churches and mosques will improve your roads or electricity, then you're probably high on a cheap weed.