how do you get tax breaks if your a new member of the clergy?
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Give unto Caesar the things that are Caesars. Tax breaks and exempt status of churches and clergy is not a teaching of Christs. If you want to serve God pay your taxes you cheapskate. Go get a real job, one that is respectable, like a tax collecter or a ceo of Enron.
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I would suggest looking into government grants and also ask around at different churches, they can really help!
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Do what scientology (lower case s not captial S) did and pay off some tax officials. Then the Fed's recognize you as a religion and you pay no taxes.\n\nReal Answer --A religion is what you believe. It becomes religion when you believe it. You can have a following of people believing the same thing and then have organized religion.
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just marrry her\ngo to any church\ntell the priest that u will pay him $5000 if he make the ceremony faster\nor u will stab him at his throat if he make thing become rather slow\n\njust married.....
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Most churches will give you a statement at the end of the year showing your donations for tax purposes. It is always good to write a check for an additional record if you need it. It is practical to claim a tax deduction because it gives you more money to donate if you wish.
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Call the Catholic Social Services. (you don't have to be Catholic)
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No as it is a personal choice to take time off from work to go to church. You would only get paid if you are going on your lunch and normally get paid lunch. You could check into using personal time if that is offered where you work and you could get paid from that then.
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None!  God doesn't need your money.  Want to donate something?  Donate blood, give old clothes to the salvation army, donate your time to a shelter or program like Big Brothers/Big Sisters...you will make a much more positive impact than throwing your money into a plate to cover the church's light bill.
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You have to have interviews with your bishop or branch president. During those interviews, he will tell you what things you need to work on before you go. Some things might be money, health issues, moral issues... etc.
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Call the IRS and ask.  They'll help ya through it all the way.  I was also told that my foreign earned income wasn't taxable becuz my job's church-related...come to find out, that's THEIR country's law, not the US's.  I was lucky enough to find the error and get filed...don't waiste time listening to people who don't really know.
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Check Guidestar which archives Non Profit Tax Forms (990's).\nYou will have to sign up, but its free to use.
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Hi!  I've taken Canon Law and a Catholic Pastoral  Minister.  Yes, you do have to have an annulment from your Tribunal.  Annulment isn't a divorce, it is a statement that says the civil marriage or church marraige was void at the time of saying vows because of an impediment.  Many people make vows to each other and want to be married but it doesn't means God agrees and joins the 2 flesh into one.  I can't marry my poodle, dolphin etc.even if the judgicial system sees it.   The Bible says that the 2 must be believers  or unbelievers.  Meaning the 2 must be in a belief system that is somewhat complete with thier feelings of salvation, and understanding of what marriage entails.  Your first civil marriage is probably not going to be seen by the Church as a sacramental marriage because you didn't fulfill what you both were brought up to believe, and your immaturity has much to do with it. If the Tribunal court affirms the marriage null and void as a sacramental marriage you are free to marry again.  Pray and tell God of all of your feelings. Give your life to him.  Pour out your heart and let him know he is needed in your life.  Go to a Priest, get confession and be reconciled and ask your priest to help you.  If he won't , go to another until you find a good priest.  I went through the process, cuz my first marraige was much the same.  The annulment should go through and shouldn't take long and don't worry about money . If anyone tells you that you must have money it is a lie.  No money changes hands unless you can afford it.  (usually 300 to 500 dollars unless different in your diocese)  The money, if given is for the secretarial and bookeeping fees.  Every day say "Jesus, I trust in you!  This is between you and God, not the Church.  The Church is to support you and give you sacraments to boost and fill your spirit.  The Church has to make these assessments  so that all marriages are kept straight in the records and keep the whole Church in unity.  We have more people in our Church then any other Christian Church and records kept for 2000 yrs.--alot to keep straight.  Bigger than any corperation and  the longest running establishment.   I hope this whole bunch of incidents makes you want to learn more about our beautiful and mystical faith.  It did for me and now I am very happily married for 23 yrs. and our family has seen so many real miracles and experienced real joy.  I did a big soul searching of myself to find the right man, because I had alot of baggage.  Get to know yourself and what you really want and need to live happily.  Good luck sweet girl and I will keep you in my prayers.
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There isn't specifically a "tax break" for a first time homeowner.  You do get to deduct your mortgage interest.  As far as moving, if you pass the checklist of questions, you should be able to deduct the specific items that the IRS will allow, i.e. mileage, and moving expenses if it was for your job.
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Get in the right order and you will be able to travel the world and get anything you want while still claiming poverty.  Process of becoming a priest, you go to their schools for your education, go through a time of trial where you decide if it is really for you, and then take the vows and you are a priest.  Any money you make in the priesthood belongs to the order and you would get a small allowance from that as well as some from the church you would be in.  If your boss tells you to go to another country, you can either go or sometimes they will let you stay but most of the time you go anyway.  Best thing is to talk to a priest about it.
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You can ask one of your friends to get ordained by the state. You'd have to check  with your state to see how much the fee is. You could make it special by having a close relative or family friend do it and offer to pay the fee.
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The proper method is a simple letter to the congregation where you are listed as a member which states: "I wish for my name to be removed from the roll of members."\n\nIt would be helpful to the pastor if you gave a short exit interview listing the reason(s) for your letter.  Such as: I have joined another congregation, moved to Iran, become a Wiccan, etc.  If there is something in the congregation that really bugs you ( the policy of the church, the way a member treated you, etc.) you would be doing the church a favor by telling them what it is.\n\nLastly, it doesn't hurt to be nice, and a short line saying, "It hasn't been all bad, I have had a few good experiences which I will treasure" type of sentence wouldn't hurt.
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http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/nic/ynino.htm\n\nTry the above, this should help you.