Parishes and Taxes
Income Taxes
The Church is generally exempt from the payment of taxes on its income. Contributions to the Church are deductible from taxable income to the extent allowed under law. An Internal Revenue Service exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code dated 3/23/42 covers all Episcopal Churches. You may obtain a copy of the 501(c)(3) exemption letter from the controller’s office (see right sidebar for contact information).
Sales Taxes
An exemption from the payment of sales tax to New York State, New York City, or any other locality should be obtained by each congregation from the appropriate taxing authorities.
Real Property Taxes
The New York State Constitution exempts “property used for religious purposes” from the payment of real property tax, but the State requires an annual reporting on purpose and use to the local tax assessor. The burden of this reporting is on the holder of the exemption. If a congregation does not receive the relevant forms each year, it should request them from the local tax assessor.
“User Fee” Taxes
A congregation may or may not be exempt from the payment of certain taxes on the use of water, sewers, etc. Ask your local authority.
Finance and Administration Contacts
Ms. Esslie Hughes
Chief of Finance and Operations
Office: 212-316-7409
Fax: 212-316-7481
ehughes@dioceseny.org
Ms. Karin Almquist
Controller
Office: 212-316-7534
kalmquist@dioceseny.org
Ms. Chontel Simmons
Director of Operations and Human Resources
Ms. Michele Kearney
Executive Director, DIT
Office: 212-932-7312
Fax: 212-316-7405
mkearney@dioceseny.org
Ms. Sara Saavedra
Convention Officer, Assistant Secretary of Convention, Diocesan Benefits Coordinator, Secretary to the Standing Committee
Office: 212-316-7423
Fax: 212-316-7420
ssaavedra@dioceseny.org
Mr. Robert Santiago
Senior Accounting Manager
Office: 212-316-7451
rsantiago@dioceseny.org
Ms. Mildney (Mai) Dal
Senior Accountant
Office: 212-316-7434
Fax: 212-932-7328
mdal@dioceseny.org
Ms. Zoraida Marte
Payroll Manager
Office: 212-316-7478
Fax: 212-932-7328
zmarte@dioceseny.org
Ms. Charmagne Castillo
Staff Accountant
Office: 212-316-7435
Fax: 212-932-7328
ccastillo@dioceseny.org
Mr. Lukasz Krukowski
Junior Accountant – Accounts Receivable
Office: 212-316-7479
lkrukowski@dioceseny.org
Mr. Andrew Gary
Assistant to the Chief of Finance and Operations, Communications & Editorial Assistant
Office: 212-932-7322
Fax: 212-932-7323
agary@dioceseny.org
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