Church Budget: Balancing Salaries and Expenses Effectively
Discover how to manage salaries and expenses effectively to maintain a healthy church budget and financial flexibility.
Compensation
Pastoral compensation is one of the most discussed topics in the church today. Use these resources to help guide and inform the compensation process.
What Is Eligible for FSA Reimbursement? Understanding the Rules
Learn what expenses qualify for reimbursement from an FSA and how churches can ensure compliance with current rules.
Court Tosses Out Labor Department’s Overtime Pay Rules
Court’s ruling reverses phased Labor Department’s overtime pay rules, meaning churches need only comply with previous minimum salary threshold.
Fed Raises Minimum Salary Requirements For Exempt Status
New minimum salary requirement from DOL would make significant changes in 2024 and beyond.
Wheaton Bible Church’s outside-the-box approach to compensation
Wheaton Bible Church’s compensation philosophy blends a competitive approach with a focus on employee well-being and development.
Can Churches Assist with Medicare Premiums for Eligible Employees?
Churches must understand several rules and factors when it comes to medicare premiums for eligible employees.
Are Group Health Sharing Plan Costs Eligible for FSA Reimbursement?
A Church Law & Tax member asks "What is eligible for FSA reimbursements?" The answer depends, based on current guidance from the IRS.
Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors: Excess Benefit Transactions
Learn what common practices may expose pastors (especially senior pastors) to substantial excise tax.
Churches Can Once Again Reimburse Employee Health Care Costs
New rules maintain the same tax-favored status for employer contributions toward a traditional group health plan.
Can We Give Additional Income to a Church Employee Who Opts Out of Our Medical Plan?
Understand the rules for offering a medical stipend to church employees who opt out of coverage and how to ensure compliance with IRS and ACA regulations.
When the Church Office Closes for Bad Weather, Does Everyone Get Paid?
The legal—and logical—considerations regarding how to handle an office closure.
When Should a Church Hire a Compensation Consultant?
Discover when and why churches should hire a compensation consultant to ensure fair and IRS-compliant staff salaries.
Setting Reasonable Compensation for Clergy
Four steps to avoid triggering costly penalties when setting reasonable compensation.
Key Considerations for Clergy Compensation and Tax Planning
Discover essential tax and compensation considerations for clergy, including salary structuring, housing allowances, and equity planning for retirement.
The Right Way to Handle Wage Classifications
Properly applying the Fair Labor Standards Act to church employees.
5 Key Differences in Church Compensation Every Leader Should Know
Discover five key differences in church compensation that church leaders must understand for financial compliance and fair staff pay.
Maximizing Retirement Savings with the Rule of 72
Discover how church leaders can use the Rule of 72 to estimate investment growth and build a solid retirement plan. Start saving smarter today!
Helping Church Boards Set Pastoral Compensation
What church leaders should know about paying pastors.
Why Churches Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Staff and Volunteers
From mission trips to maintenance work, accidents happen. Learn why workers' compensation insurance is crucial for churches.
How Churches Can Balance Staffing Costs and Ministry Growth
Managing church staffing costs while growing a ministry is a challenge for many church leaders.