Does the Mormon church pay Federal Taxes?

Answer 1

In the United States, no church or religious organization pays taxes because they are classified as a not-for-profit charity, and are therefore exempt. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), as a religious organization, is included. The Church does pay taxes where required by law (some European nations do not allow religious organizations to be exempt) and asks its members to pay their taxes honestly.

The church does pay taxes on properties that do not have a religious structure on them, such as farm land, park land, sports fields; they also pay taxes on their business investments; they pay taxes on corporations that they own such as a canning facility or facility for processing grain or other foods; they pay employment taxes. Their Universities likely pay taxes as well. In addition to pay millions in taxes each year in the United States, they also donate millions to charities every year- some secular charities and some charities run by other religions. Charitable organizations in need of funds can also request assistance from the church. In 2015, the Gay & Lesbian Center in Salt Lake City required a donation from the church to help them with homeless gay teens. The church promptly sent them a check. Church members also donate millions of hours each year doing volunteer work and assistance in disasters.

A portion of the Church's money is invested until it's required for buildings, universities, or other purposes. The invested money -- whether in bank accounts, bonds, stocks, or real estate -- is taxed under the same rules as any other organization.