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Webinar: Mastering the 2026 Tax Season with CPA Elaine Sommerville
Key updates for churches and clergy related to 2026 tax filing and readiness, including the affects of OBBBA, early-year tax filing requirements, and a whole lot more.
Nine Things Church Law & Tax is Watching in 2026
A quick scan of the legal, tax, employment, and religious liberty developments most likely to affect churches in 2026—and what leaders should do now.
IRS Approves 72.5 Cents Per Mile for Business Use in 2026
The IRS approved a 2.5-cent bump in standard mileage rates for 2026. Meanwhile, the 14 cent rate for miles driven in service of charitable organizations remains the same.
Federal Tax Law Changes Churches and Clergy Must Know for 2025–2026
A major new law—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—plus court rulings and IRS actions brought 50 federal tax developments that churches and clergy need to track for 2025 tax returns and 2026 compliance. This overview highlights a portion of that list.
Designating a Housing Allowance for 2026
Designating a housing allowance is a critical part of every church’s pastoral compensation package and a key tax benefit for pastors.
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