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Been reading the comments, I think the idea that creating an organization where the money goes into the pastor's personal account instead of an organizational account (since they're unable to create one) may be the motive here. (being that it doesn't make too much of a difference if churches register specifically, since the IRS will categorize your organization if you do not categorize yourself.)
That's my thinking in general. Organizations have to be legally defined and there are various legal definitions available for an organization. I think Daniel on this thread may be correct that a church specifically is not required to file for 501c3 status, however they still have to comply with the rules for tax exempt organization in order to remain tax exempt and they must file an SS-4 and check the "Church" box to receive an EIN. So whether or not they organize as 501c3, they at least still have to meet tax exempt requirements and still have to declare themselves as a church to the IRS (at least to receive an EIN) - so they still have to be recognized as tax exempt by the IRS. So Mark Taylor's "problem" doesn't seem to be solved by simply not organizing as a 501c3. The org is still governed by and must comply with US law.
And this makes sense too. Otherwise, what's to prevent me and my family from defining ourselves as a "church?" If an org, church or otherwise, doesn't have to comply with tax exempt requirements, then there is a gigantic loophole in the tax code. And call me funny,, but I don't think such a loophole exists.
All of this makes me suspect that Mark Taylor really just wants his org's money sent to a personal account.
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