I find it strange that Grassley is getting involved into something that is of no concern for him. If I were these religious groups...I’d trump him with freedom of religion and demand that he let the IRS do their job. Grassley and these idiots in the Senate and House wrote these rules and laws...and IRS can only obey them.
What further complicates this matter...is that he won’t go after Scientology, which is the king of the fake religions.
If Grassley wants to have impact...just write a simple law that says that no church can take in more than $2000 per member per year...and the rest after that...is taxed as a corporation. You force each church to name membership and thier social security numbers in order to claim the tax-free status. If you have a congregation of 200 members...then you have up to $400k per year. These mega churches and the various “services” they are providing...are all taxable organizations in my book. Grassley fails to grasp this and fails to write regulations to rein in this mess.
“If Grassley wants to have impact...just write a simple law that says that no church can take in more than $2000 per member per year”
So much for tithing eh. SO much of keeping govt and religion seperate. Now you want to register religious people. Whats next? Perhaps forcing the to wear a cross or star on their jackets?
“These mega churches and the various “services” they are providing...are all taxable organizations in my book. Grassley fails to grasp this and fails to write regulations to rein in this mess.”
Churches provide many many many real and needed services in America. They are onsite during disasters. They hand out food to hungry people. They give counseling to troubled individuals and couples. Your plan would result in the destruction of organized religion. You are either completely ignorant of what it costs to run a church or wish to destroy churches.
Keep in mind that you are talking about Charles the Senile here. He is my senator and, trust me, he is not the brightest bulb in the chandelier.