The C Street structure that houses many of our past and present politicians on Capitol Hill is owned by a religious agency, so the $1.8 million assessed value incurs no property taxes? (7/25. A1, “Much Washington talk centers on one address”). This is a sham, and I would be very interested to know how many more of our representatives live in properties that evade taxes in this manner.
When religious entities are engaged in for-profit ventures, such as leasing property as in this case, they should be subject to the rules that apply to everyone else. Otherwise they have an unfair advantage. This is a form of fraud. It hurts our federal budget, and it is likely only the tip of the iceberg where nonprofit status and tax-free benefits are concerned. Let’s hold our representatives accountable for such misuses of government largesse.
Laurie Brock
Lee’s Summit
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