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Does a parish pay taxes?

April 26, 2017Parish pay taxes

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Does a parish pay taxes?

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Your parish probably pays property taxes on its parking lot and any other real estate that is not directly used for church purposes. The parish also pays real estate taxes on the part of the rectory that is used for the priest’s residence. Parishes pay local, county, and school taxes. Parishes also pay unemployment taxes and social security (FICA) taxes for its employees. Many parishes have tax exempt numbers that allow them to forego paying state and local sales taxes. However, we know that many taxes are “hidden.” For example, take a look at a utility bill. Part of the payment almost always includes certain taxes. Your parish pays those taxes when it pays its bills.