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Q&A: Handling Donation Funds for Mission Trips Postponed by Pandemic
The church could be liable to the donors for not fulfilling the purpose of the gift.
Dealing with Sex Offenders Who Attend Church 
How do we protect our members from known sex offenders?
Q&A: Can an Insurance Carrier Exclude a Disabled Pastor’s Housing Allowance from Benefit Calculations?
A pastor’s housing allowance should always be considered part of a pastor’s total salary.
Q&A: How Should We Handle a Retirement Account Donation?
Why an acknowledgment letter rather than a tax-deductible receipt is the way to go.
Q&A: What Might Be the Consequences of Leaving Our Denomination?
Seven practical considerations before moving forward with any plan to separate.
Q&A: The Ins and Outs of Form 941
Is a church with only one employee who is a minister required to file this form?
Q&A: Can We Give Additional Income to a Church Employee Who Opts Out of Our Medical Plan?
Increasing an employee’s paycheck in lieu of participation may jeopardize your medical insurance plan for all participants.
Q&A: What If a Prayer Request Card Implies Child Abuse?
Start with knowing your state's mandatory reporting laws.
Q&A: If an Outside Group Uses Our Building, Will that Jeopardize Our Property Tax Exemption?
Seven questions to help understand the potential implications of these arrangements.
Q&A: How do we handle payroll and benefits for an employee with dual roles?
When nonexempt employees split their time between the two parts, overtime can occur.
Q&A: What Are the Consequences for Pastors Who Don’t File Tax Returns?
Some ministers incorrectly believe they are exempt from taxation.
Q&A: Are Items Sold in Our Church’s Welcome Center Considered Unrelated Business Income?
What to know before stocking up on T-shirts and coffee mugs with your church logo.
