tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5625481293071943018.post308890812993398735..comments2024-03-25T08:07:30.402-04:00Comments on NCFE: "Just tax the University of Scranton"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5625481293071943018.post-74260541251068682842014-12-29T23:02:42.478-05:002014-12-29T23:02:42.478-05:00Thanks for reading Tom.
I do wonder about for pro...Thanks for reading Tom.<br /><br />I do wonder about for profit businesses operating at the universities...including the bookstores (which HAVE TO BE making a profit, given what they charge)...and whether or not they do in fact pay taxes. They should, if they don't, although a poster on one the Scranton Facebook forums claims that they do pay taxes. <br /><br />I also think, as noted in the posting, that we as a society need to re-examine what the concept of what a "charity" actually means. For example, I make contributions to the Keystone Rescue Mission, which feeds homeless people. That's clearly a charitable endeavor, and I know for an absolute fact that they do darn good work charitable. However, are Scranton Prep, Holy Cross HS and Wyoming Seminary considered to be "charities"? While I'm sure they do provide educational opportunities to some lower income students, the reality is that the vast, vast majority of students at those schools come from middle class (or wealthier) homes which can afford a private education. Should they then benefit from a tax break designed to help charities? I think it's a question that should be asked.<br /><br />Anyway, I had better end this comment before I get into too much trouble.<br /><br />Take care and here's to a Happy New Year!<br /><br />- SteveStephen Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875675557468649926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5625481293071943018.post-1663556624489117752014-12-29T12:12:59.222-05:002014-12-29T12:12:59.222-05:00I agree. While they have taken property off of th...I agree. While they have taken property off of the tax rolls, they are a charitable institution. I would like them to pay taxes on properties that don't fulfill their mission. For example, they have a Chick Fil'A on campus. That has nothing to do with education and they are collecting rent. The business doesn't pay property taxes and competes with those that do. Tom Borthwicknoreply@blogger.com