Sask. Appeal Court Denies City’s Bid to Strip Church of Property Tax Exemption

Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by the City of Prince Albert to revoke the property tax exemption status of a local church, ruling that hosting a bake sale doesn’t classify the church as a commercial entity. The court rejected the theory that a church hosting a sale or fundraiser would jeopardize its [...]
Sask. Appeal Court Denies City’s Bid to Strip Church of Property Tax Exemption

Sask. Appeal Court Denies City’s Bid to Strip Church of Property Tax Exemption Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal has ruled that hosting a bake sale does not disqualify a church from property tax exemption. The court affirmed that the primary use of the property determines its tax status. This decision rejected the City of Prince Albert’s attempt to revoke the exemption for Embassy Church.

  • Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal upheld a church’s property tax exemption.
  • The court ruled that hosting a bake sale does not classify a church as a commercial entity.
  • The primary use of the property dictates its tax-exempt status.
  • The City of Prince Albert’s attempt to revoke the exemption for Embassy Church was rejected.
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