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Webinar: Church Fraud—What to Know and How to Prevent It
Join Church Law & Tax and Senior Editorial Advisor Vonna Laue, CPA, for this insightful look at how church leaders can spot and prevent church fraud.
Webinar: Navigating Church Management Software (ChMS) with guest Jonathan Smith
Church Law & Tax brought in church IT professional Jonathan Smith to share key insights for church leaders on choosing the right church management software package.
Is Your Housing Allowance Process Up to Speed?
This housing allowance checklist for pastors and church leaders will ensure your church stays on track when taking advantage of this important tax exclusion.
Church Conferences for 2025
These church conferences offer connections, networking, inspiration, and practical guidance for church leaders.
Church Budget: Balancing Salaries and Expenses Effectively
Discover how to manage salaries and expenses effectively to maintain a healthy church budget and financial flexibility.
A VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
Introduction: Religious Land Use & The Church
A five-part series on an often overlooked law that can benefit churches.
The Top 5 Reasons Churches and Religious Organizations End Up in Court
How to keep your church from becoming another statistic.
Downloadable Checklist: Understand the Effects of Your Church’s Political Activity
Use this checklist to understand the potential effects of your church's political activity.
Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors
Insights to help you successfully navigate the complexities of church administration.
Mastering Seventeen End-of-Year Financial Tasks
Mastering seventeen end-of-year financial tasks before January 1, 2025, will help churches and ministers thrive with the upcoming tax season.
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10 Standards for Starting a Security Program
Security consultant Carl Chinn outlines how to develop (or improve) your church's plan.
Could You Raffle Away Your Tax-Exempt Status?
Insights on a common misconception that gaming is a “charitable” activity
Does Your Church Have a Capital Reserve Account?
Setting and building a capital reserve account fund can help your church prepare for inevitable future expenses.
3 Areas to Consider in Evaluating Your Church’s Emergency Preparedness
Make sure you have plans in place for various categories of emergencies.
Parental Permission and Medical Consent Forms for Churches
Release forms cannot free your church from liability, but some forms are still worth considering.
Hosting a Music Group at Church: Legal and Clergy Tax Considerations
Don't allow any performances until your sought guidance from a competent tax adviser.
Is Donated Parking Space for Churches Tax Deductible?
Understand the rules for tax-deductibility of donated parking spaces for churches and the correct method to document contributions.
Should Clergy Car Repair Reimbursements Be Taxed?
Determine if clergy car repair reimbursements qualify as taxable income based on IRS and church guidelines.
Summer Camp Safety
Summer camp safety is everyone's ideal. But risk management ensures it's a reality.
Zero Percent Church Financing: A Proven Strategy
Discover how Beracah Bible Church built a debt-free facility with faith, practical strategies, and sacrificial giving from its congregation.
Church Food Safety: Don’t Spoil a Good Time
Don't let bad food spoil a good time at your next church potluck.
Insurance Terms Every Church Leader Should Know
The language of insurance is an important knowledge set for churches today.
Understanding the Consequences of Losing Tax Exemption for Churches
Learn what happens if your church loses its tax-exempt status and how it could affect finances, donations, and legal protections.
Severance Agreements for Church Employees: Key Considerations
Churches have flexibility in determining severance pay, but legal and financial factors must be considered. Learn how to structure severance agreements, mitigate legal risks, and ensure compliance with tax laws.