Churches are non-profit charitable organizations that operate as a business
by necessity (someone has to manage the property, finances, payroll, etc.)
One also has to keep in mind that most churches are usually mortaged to
their eyeballs because church property is (at least it was in California)
extremely expensive (because the city/county/state makes very little from it
in terms of tax revenue, and when the property must be sold it's only useful
for another church unless someone wants to go through the expense of tearing
stuff down and rebuilding).
With proper written recognition you should be able to write off any discount
as a non-cash charitable deduction, but I'd consult with a tax attorney
before you take my advice. I produce DVD materials for a biker ministry and
just write off the cost of supplies as a charitable deduction (keep the
receipts!).
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-----Original Message-----
From: slug@nks.net [mailto:slug@nks.net] On Behalf Of Bill Canaday
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 5:33 PM
To: slug@nks.net
Subject: Re: [SLUG] Charges for service
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On Sunday 04 April 2004 04:01 pm, you wrote:
> What do you charge for various services? Does it make a difference that
> it's a church, and not a business? Is there anything I should look out
for?
>
> Thanks for your advice!
>
> Russell
Churches ARE businesses. Don't let anyone kid you. Many denominations own
more
real-estate than GM, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler combined. And no recalls to
worry about.
Bill
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