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Bill: Bill C-7: An Act to Exempt Non-Profit Organizations From Federal Taxes
Details
Submitted by[?]: Hutori Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: March 4547
Description[?]:
Article 1) To be tax-exempt under this piece of legislation, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in this proposal, and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates. Article 2) Organizations described in this bill are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. Article 3) The organization must not be organized or operated for the benefit of private interests, and no part of an organization's net earnings may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. If the organization engages in an excess benefit transaction with a person having substantial influence over the organization, an excise tax may be imposed on the person and any organization managers agreeing to the transaction. Article 4) This proposal also creates the Parliamentary Non-Profit Committee which will decide the tax exempt status of each religious institution. Said committee will consist of a single representative from each elected party. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Current: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Proposed: No religions are taxed.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 19:10:01, March 17, 2019 CET | From | Hutori Party | To | Debating the Bill C-7: An Act to Exempt Non-Profit Organizations From Federal Taxes |
Message | Mr Speaker, This bill had previously been proposed by the now defunct Federalist Party. We strongly believe in it and have made it one of our government's first priorities. Rt. Hon. Zachary Houston MP for Glentingham East Prime Minister-Elect of the Commonwealth of Hutori |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | ||
yes |
Total Seats: 162 | ||
no | Total Seats: 43 | ||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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