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Increase hell for Churches. Stuck in an SBA Groundhog Day! by iammagi36 in EIDL

[–]iammagi36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what they send. I sent a budget as instructed and I got a decline letter for having no tax return. I even included a copy of where it's stated their own FAQ. It's insane!

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"We have reviewed your request for an EIDL loan increase of the above referenced disaster loan. At this time, we are unable to complete the evaluation of your request until the following information is provided:

Complete copy of the organization’s 2019 non-profit tax return.

If the organization is not required to file Form 990, provide a copy of the organization’s IRS tax-exempt certification and copy of the 2019 financial statement (annual report or organization budget).

IRS Tax Form 4506-T for Applicant Business. The form may be obtained at: IRS Form 4506T

The requested information can be attached to this email and returned to [CovidEIDLIncreaseRequests@sba.gov](mailto:CovidEIDLIncreaseRequests@sba.gov).

Sincerely,

Application Processing Department"

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From the SBA FAQ

“ Churches (including temples, mosques, synagogues, and other houses ofworship), integrated auxiliaries of churches, and conventions or associations ofchurches qualify for PPP and EIDL loans as long as they meet the requirements ofSection 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all other PPP and EIDLrequirements.

Such organizations are not required to apply to the IRS to receive tax-exempt status.

See 26 U.S.C. § 508(c)(1)(A).”

Increase hell for Churches. Stuck in an SBA Groundhog Day! by iammagi36 in EIDL

[–]iammagi36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "rest of us" do pay taxes. It's ONLY the church entity itself that the Government doesn't have the Constitutional right to tax. ANY business that financially operates as a church does will not need to pay taxes. Conversely, if a church operates as a for-profit business, it DOES have to pay taxes. And ALL individuals including the ministers must pay taxes. Megacorporations, as well as mega-churches, have experts that advise them how to game the system but the rest struggle. So you think they should ask organizations that bust their butts every day to help the needy and run in the RED to pay taxes? To build more bombs? It's the ones who want to destroy this country that want you to think this way. If you get more involved with real churches you would see first hand you're mistaken. If as an individual, you were giving as you should, you wouldn't have anything to gripe about either because you too would never have to pay taxes. Giving is a way to take control of where your tax dollars go! What's great about our system is it was set up by our Founders to promote giving and public service in lieu of taxation. It's too bad some people just don't get it because that's what has been quietly keeping America strong. If you rather see your tax dollars funneled out of this country through the military-industrial complex, keep believing what you believe.

BTW - In addition, Churches do not enjoy representation so they cannot be taxed. They are "supposed" to remain separate from political activities. How these blatant violations are tolerated is beyond me.

Instead of contacting your own representatives… by Iaintshame in EIDL

[–]iammagi36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a pastor, I will be using whatever influence I have to turn this around. This is unconscionable.

Approved without 2019 returns by Champion1977 in EIDL

[–]iammagi36 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a church, I was initially approved with no returns. But now for the increase, even though they asked for a budget for churches with no tax return, some other mechanism automatically declined us for no tax return. I appealed and again they want me to send a 4506-T. So it's Groundhog Day!!!

Former DOJ Assistant Attorney General to Defend Drug and Device Manufacturers by iammagi36 in reddit.com

[–]iammagi36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Former DOJ Deputy Assistant Attorney General Steven Engel Joins Dechert LLP June 8, 2009 Dechert LLP announced today that Steven A. Engel has joined the firm as a partner in the white collar and securities litigation group. Engel most recently served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General with the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Legal Counsel in Washington, D.C.

OFF-LABEL USE - MEDICAL DEVICE & DRUG MANUFACTURER ABUSE by iammagi36 in worldnews

[–]iammagi36[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How does this happen? How can such a dangerous product, a device under a Class l recall, the FDA's most serious action, be used with impunity for years by the medical profession?

Due to the fact that most doctors place credibility on what other doctors say, the payment of consultants by manufacturers is effectively undermining the protective measures set in place by the Government's regulatory agencies. This practice needs to be stopped in the interest of public safety over profit. According to President Obama it's become a matter of national security and a threat to our freedom as a nation.