Sherman123
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From change.org:
http://www.change.org/petitions/con...exempt-status-of-the-national-football-league
The question is fairly black and white; should the NFL's status as tax exempt be revoked?
The amount is irrelevant.
I wouldn't bet money that it will be changed anytime soon. But it is good that the issue is out there and being discussed. If nothing else it will at least give more of the population an idea of exactly what are government does in our name.
Are there other non-profits that you would like to see taxed?
While I haven't said so specifically, that's what I advocate as well. I'm not railing against the NFL in particular, they just happen to be the example of the day.I voted other. I agree with you I just don't think one individual organization should be targeted by legislation as I think it sets a bad precedent and is manifestly unfair. I would support a more general change in legislation that happens to cover the NFL but broadly affects other groups and organizations.
From change.org:
http://www.change.org/petitions/con...exempt-status-of-the-national-football-league
The question is fairly black and white; should the NFL's status as tax exempt be revoked?
Name some and I'll answer 'yes', 'no', or 'maybe'.
Are there other non-profits that you would like to see taxed?
From change.org:
http://www.change.org/petitions/con...exempt-status-of-the-national-football-league
The question is fairly black and white; should the NFL's status as tax exempt be revoked?
as well as"All 32 teams are subject to tax"
or"The league's most recent tax form said that it distributed $4.3billion to clubs, where such money is subject to tax."
To tax or not? The NFL's relationship with the IRS""Every dollar of income generated in the NFL — such as tickets, TV rights fees, merchandise sales, etc. — is subject to federal income tax."
What may be more tasteless is the fact that we as a society buy tickets to said facility. These guys don't just build stadiums without a demand for the stadium. This isn't Field of Dreams. If they don't build it, they won't come.Most definitely, building a $1 billion stadium in the great recession was tasteless enough, but this is nothing but pure entertainment. They are not a necessity of life.
The NFL does merchandising for the teams. The NFL also coordinates broadcast contracts. Plus other stuff.In my humble opinion those calling for the NFL's tax exempt status to be revoked probably don't understand it completely. The NFL is the association to which the teams belong. I know it sounds like WHAT THE HECK because football is big business but all the money is made by the teams, not the league, and the teams do pay taxes. The NFL doesn't own any teams nor sells any tickets. I might be wrong but I think the NFL (the tax exempt league) only makes money through dues paid by the teams, the NFL Cable TV Network, NFL Films and fines.
The NFL does merchandising for the teams. The NFL also coordinates broadcast contracts. Plus other stuff.
And, yes, much of that money is filtered down to the teams. And yes, the teams do pay taxes. But, any money that isn't filtered down, money that is retained by the league, regardless the reason, should be taxed. If that takes a red-defining of what a non-profit is and does, so be it.
I would apply this to other professional sports leagues as well.
Given how "big business" the NCAA has become, I would be open to applying the same taxation to them also (if they enjoy the same status).
Why don't we just tax people and stop pretending that other entities can pay taxes.
Here's a candidate that I personally have investigated, the Lied Animal Foundation, a true money-maker that pays no taxes and has a history of murder to increase the bottom line. Advocacy for exceptional cats in imminent danger
I'd like to see every one of them taxed. You know that if they actually used their donations to do good, I'd feel differently. But most of them are just corporations wearing sheep's clothing. They pay themselves well, contract services to friends and often the supposed cause sees only a fraction of their unearned income (donations). On a scale of 1 to 10, altruism is usually about a 1.
From change.org:
http://www.change.org/petitions/con...exempt-status-of-the-national-football-league
The question is fairly black and white; should the NFL's status as tax exempt be revoked?
I have no doubt you researched them and I accept your judgement; however, I do have to respond to this: "corporations wearing sheep's clothing". What propaganda nonsense. If you don't want corporations to exist then seek to have them outlawed! Just keep in mind that organizations such as the Red Cross are corporations.
You may backtrack now.
The fact that Goodell pays income tax is neither here nor there. Bill Gates also pays income tax and his company is "for profit", yet we don't consider that to be double-taxation.The NFL acts as an organization entity for the teams, it's not a for-profit institution.
The fact that Goddell's pay (who. by the way, definitely pays taxes) is used as evidence to the contrary demonstrates the ignorance of supporters of taxing the NFL.
Is UNICEF not a non-profit merely because their higher executives get large paychecks?
The fact that Goodell pays income tax is neither here nor there. Bill Gates also pays income tax and his company is "for profit", yet we don't consider that to be double-taxation.
Why should I backtrack? Where are you coming up with "corporations". My topic is "non-profit" corporations and if you want to do some research, you'll see exactly what I see, fine wages, friends in management and subcontracting services to secret affiliates. This is true in many cases, not all. Some are completely dedicated to their good works. Some politicians are honest. Some cats speak Klingon.
Overstating your case will not give you victory.
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