Question for Anglicans : Church Taxes

[Cary.Melvin]

Does a part of the Taxes paid by the citizens of the U.K. (or just England) go to support the Church of England? If so, how much is it?Thanks,

[TomUK]

It receives no direct support from the Government, but is assisted in the form of tax breaks and grants for restoration projects etc. Considering some of the amazing buildings which the Church of England owns however then it is vital the Government does help financially.

Hope that helped. Why is it that you ask?

[Cary.Melvin]

It receives no direct support from the Government, but is assisted in the form of tax breaks and grants for restoration projects etc. Considering some of the amazing buildings which the Church of England owns however then it is vital the Government does help financially.

Hope that helped. Why is it that you ask?

The question of Tithing came up in a discussion with a friend and I beleive that in the past (and maybe present) countries that had state churches the people were obligated to pay a tax to the Church. Was it this way in England? I think it was because there was a problem in Ireland with the Catholics refusing to pay their tithes (Church Taxes) to the Church of Ireland (England).

[TomUK]

I imagine that probably was the case at some point, but no longer. As i say, the only thing that tax payers money goes towards is to issues of 'heritage'.

[Cary.Melvin]

I imagine that probably was the case at some point, but no longer. As i say, the only thing that tax payers money goes towards is to issues of 'heritage'.

Does any of your taxes go toward the monarchy (King, Queen, etc.)? If so, how much?

[TomUK]

I seem to think it's around 35 million pounds a year , nothing really when you consider how much the royal family provide in tourist revenue.

[Naomi4Christ]

Does any of your taxes go toward the monarchy (King, Queen, etc.)? If so, how much?

Of course they do!

As for churches, they are charities and so can claim back taxes paid on donations. I think clergy salaries and housing may have lower tax rates.

This is not limited to the Church of England.

Why do you ask?

[Cary.Melvin]

Of course they do!

As for churches, they are charities and so can claim back taxes paid on donations. I think clergy salaries and housing may have lower tax rates.

This is not limited to the Church of England.

Why do you ask?

I was just wondering if the Church of England being the state church would have a claim on part of the U.K.'s Tax Revenues. I beleive it did in the past. Do you know?

Thanks,

[Cary.Melvin]

I seem to think it's around 35 million pounds a year , nothing really when you consider how much the royal family provide in tourist revenue.

Is there still a conection between the monarchy and the Church of England? Was not the King (or Queen) the head of the Church of England at one time (or still is)? Does some of their money go toward the Church of England?

Thanks,

[Naomi4Christ]

Is there still a conection between the monarchy and the Church of England? Was not the King (or Queen) the head of the Church of England at one time (or still is)? Does some of their money go toward the Church of England?

Thanks,

The Queen is Defender of the Faith

[Naomi4Christ]

I was just wondering if the Church of England being the state church would have a claim on part of the U.K.'s Tax Revenues. I beleive it did in the past. Do you know?

Thanks,

The church receives some tax relief from Gift Aid and Covenanted donations from worshippers under the Charities Act. There is some government help to preserve the church's built heritage for the nation.

Other revenue comes from funeral and wedding fees, letting of premises (but then VAT is payable), and dividend and interest income, and donations from tourists.

It's the same for any denomination in the UK. Nothing sinister about the Church of England.

Parishes are responsible for their own finances, but through the parish share system, well-off parishes support those that are struggling. This system is under review to have more accountability on the part of the parishes that cannot make ends meet.