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Originally Posted by optrex
I think some of you need to research this rather than make rash statements. 
Lets take the follwing link from the HMRC itself shall we?
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/pdfs/2002_03/...101m_notes.pdf
To quote another souce "All churches who have a payroll need to comply with the regulations relating to the deduction of income tax and national insurance from stipends and salaries." |
Um, I think it helps if you know what you're talking about.
You're talking about the salaries of employees of churches. Religions, as charitable organisations, are excempt from Capital Gains tax and Corporation Tax in the UK. They also get other benefits.
HM Revenue & Customs: Annex I - Charitable Tax Exemption
I'm quite surprised you're arguing it. It's something that's very well known and the cause of some contention.