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. The Editors
Can Churches Refund Charitable Contributions? Can a church refund charitable contributions? Discover legal considerations and best practices for handling refund requests. Richard R. Hammar
Are Designated Gifts for Individuals Tax Deductible? Find out how designated gifts for individuals can meet IRS requirements for tax-deductible contributions. Richard R. Hammar
Rules for Valuing Property Donations to Churches Discover key IRS rules and best practices for valuing property donations to ensure compliance and donor satisfaction. Richard R. Hammar
Managing Restricted Funds: Guidelines for Church Gifts Best practices for managing restricted funds and implementing policies for accepting and handling church donations. Elaine L. Sommerville
How to Receipt Charitable Contributions from Divorced Couples Learn the proper way to receipt charitable contributions from divorced couples to maintain clear and compliant records. Richard R. Hammar
Ensuring Compliance with IRS Substantiation Requirements for Charitable Contributions Understand the IRS rules for substantiating charitable contributions and ensure compliance to protect tax deductions for your donors. Richard R. Hammar
Can We Be Penalized for an Inflated Property Value? What churches and donors should know about penalties for property overvaluations. Richard R. Hammar
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distribution Rules for Church Contributions Discover the rules for qualified charitable distributions and how churches can issue substantiation receipts for IRA contributions. Richard R. Hammar
How Churches Can Benefit from Charitable Contributions Through Life Insurance Discover how charitable contributions through life insurance can provide significant benefits to churches and their members. Richard R. Hammar
Can “Undue Influence” Jeopardize an Estate Gift? Learn how undue influence can affect estate gifts to churches and how to navigate these sensitive legal situations. Richard R. Hammar
Protecting Church Members from Fraud in Churches Discover key strategies for safeguarding church members from financial fraud and scams. Frank Sommerville
Can Donor Designated Funds Be Redirected? How to legally redirect donor-designated church funds while maintaining compliance and donor trust. Michael E. Batts
Refunding Designated Contributions: Legal and Tax Implications for Churches Understand the legal and tax considerations for refunding designated contributions to donors when church projects are abandoned. Richard R. Hammar
Should Churches Pay an Honorarium to Board Members? Discover the legal and tax considerations of compensating church board members with honoraria. Richard R. Hammar
IRS Substantiation Requirements for Donated Vehicles: What Churches Need to Know Understand IRS requirements for vehicle donations to churches, including forms, acknowledgments, and compliance essentials. Richard R. Hammar
Taxes on Special Occasion Gifts for Ministers Understand the tax implications of special occasion gifts to ministers and the church's responsibilities for proper handling and reporting. Elaine L. Sommerville
Documentation of Volunteer’s Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Church Ministries Discover how volunteers can document and claim unreimbursed expenses as charitable contributions under IRS guidelines. Elaine L. Sommerville
Understanding the Tax Rules for Valuing Volunteer Labor Learn why the value of volunteer labor isn't tax deductible and how churches can show gratitude for donated services. Michael E. Batts
Inspecting Church Contribution Records: Key Considerations for Pastors and Boards Key considerations for pastors and church boards when inspecting member contribution records. Richard R. Hammar