Not in the US. They claim it is all part of their "ministry". How would you separate private expenses from "ministry" expenses? They have figured all the scams.
Well, they should pay their taxes. That's a seperate issue from whether the church itself is being taxed.
BS. A lot of these "charitable" are just for the perpetuation of the church. Yes lots of churches help the less fortuante. Many do nothing. Also, many churches require people to listen to their mumbo-jumbo before they will actually dispense of this "charity".
Please list some of these services "your typical" church provides.
Again, I'm not talking about "charity" outside of the church. The Church's business of being a church, providing worship, and spiritual support is rightly considered a non-profit and thus tax exempt activity.