by Scott77 15 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
How much does each bethelite earn per month while working at WatchTower Offices in New York? Do they fill out tax benefits annually? Do Bethelites earn supplementary unemployment benefits from NY State for being 'ungainfuly' employed? How much does Watchtower missionaries earn per month? Is the WTB a publicily traded company?
Thank you all.
Scott77
bttp
Hi Mouthy,
Hmmm.., are you meaning that Iam back to the past or point? If so, then its so hard to research up subjects here on this forum unless there is a significant way the search engine is revamped. I hope you agree with me.
Thanks
Scott77
When I was there, it was $90 per month, then it was $100 per month. (I'm certain they've received a 'raise' since I left in late 2000.)
This is perfectly legal, as I signed a 'Vow of Poverty'. No tax paperwork was necessary, as I didn't meet the bottom threshold for reporting income.
Having signed this Vow of Poverty, WT was not required to pay Social Security taxes on our labor.
Scott, "btt" means "back to top" or "bump to top"... our Mouthy was doing you a favor by bumping the thread so that others might see it who could answer the question.
Having signed this Vow of Poverty, WT was not required to pay
Social Security taxes on our labor (leavingwt).
Many thanks for clarifications. Now, I get the idea why the WTS is rich in real estate investments. I am not surprised that one writter described some of the heavyweights are flying first class , using the money donated in this way. That is new to me really in this respect.
Scott77
BabaYaga,
Interesting. I googled it up and got the following meaning from http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/BTTP.
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Thanks Baba
Yes I thought I was helping you Scott.I saw where no one had responded so I BTTP
I should have put BUMP!!!
Ah, well, my acronym is probably incorrect, but I know we around here use that to "bump" the thread!
As for the "vow of poverty", this is interesting, indeed! Thanks for the info, Leaving. It makes perfect sense, I just never knew of such a thing.
from http://www.unclefed.com/IRS-Forms/2001/HTML/p51701.html
If you are a member of a religious order who has not taken a vow of poverty, your earnings for qualified services you performed as a member of the order are subject to SE tax. See Qualified Services, later. This does not apply if you have requested and received an exemption as discussed under Exemption From Self-Employment (SE) Tax, later.
Vow of poverty. If you are a member of a religious order who has taken a vow of poverty, you are exempt from paying SE tax on your earnings for qualified services (defined later) you perform as an agent of your church or its agencies. For income tax purposes, the earnings are tax free to you. Your earnings are considered the income of the religious order.
And Dear Mouthy... right back atcha!!!
Mouthy,
I know you are one of my allies. I apologise for any misunderstanding whatsover. Many thanks for trying to give attention to my posting. BabaYaga, your latest posting certainly builds on what Mouthy wanted guys and gals around here to do. That is wonderful too.
Scott77
