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udi559134(Newbie)Newbie
3 Sept 2023

So I was wondering for a person who is a member of a religious organisation being something like a monk at a temple, what are the sort of tax exemptions they get individually? As far as I can understand, they would not need to pay any income tax. Correct me if I am wrong but i am assuming this refers to the offical income that is paid out to them from the temple or religious organisation income. Does this exemption also extend to extra cash given to the monk when performing religous services for members of the community? Would this be considered as a donation or would it be seen more as a tip?

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DanielleATO(Community Support)Community Support
4 Sept 2023

Hi @udi559134,


The religious organisation themselves may be income tax exempt, not necessarily the members.


If the business pays a religious practitioner or religious institution for services that they provide. Tax may need to be withheld. If you are receiving cash payments, you must declare this when you lodge your tax return.


We have a great page for who is considered a religious practitioner.

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DanielleATO(Community Support)Community Support
4 Sept 2023

Hi @udi559134,


The religious organisation themselves may be income tax exempt, not necessarily the members.


If the business pays a religious practitioner or religious institution for services that they provide. Tax may need to be withheld. If you are receiving cash payments, you must declare this when you lodge your tax return.


We have a great page for who is considered a religious practitioner.

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