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Scientology sells... And profits // IRS files shed light on church's finances

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Title: Scientology sells... And profits // IRS files shed light on church's finances
Date: Thursday, 21 October 1993
Publisher: Seattle Times
Authors: Karl Vick, David Dahl
Main source: community.seattletimes.nwsource.com
Tags: Assets • Barry Klein • Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization (CSFSO) • Church of Scientology International (CSI) • Commissions • David Miscavige • Goodwill Games • Hill & Knowlton • Income • Internal Revenue Service (IRS) • International Association of Scientologists (IAS) • Karl Vick • Ken Pirak • Office of Special Affairs (OSA) (formerly, Guardian's Office) • Real estate • Religious Technology Center (RTC) • Seattle Times • Tax matter • The Way to Happiness (TWTH) • Vault

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[This is a shorter reprint of Scientologists profited from new members | St. Petersburg Times (Florida) | 15 October 1993.] WASHINGTON — It pays to pitch Scientology, according to earnings reports the church has filed with the Internal Revenue Service. One man averaged almost $200,000 a year in commissions from the fees of new members he had solicited to become Scientologists. The church gives its proselytizers 10 to 15 percent of what newcomers "donate" for church services, such as the ... [Read the rest at community.seattletimes.nwsource.com]