Are Group Exemption Rulings Threatened? Debunking false claims about tax exemptions for thousands of churches. Richard R. Hammar
Supreme Court Tackles “Ministerial Exception” Church Law and Tax Report Supreme Court decision sets stage for possible new dismissal request. Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Replacing Lost Social Security Cards I lost my Social Security card--what should I do? Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Bringing Dogs to Church You must make sure you're not subject to public accommodation provisions under state or local law. Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Can Our Pastor Perform a Legal Marriage Ceremony While Aboard a Cruise Ship? This complex question requires a knowledge of both state and international laws. Richard R. Hammar
Untangling the Web (Part 1) Key tax and legal issues for churches with an online presence. Richard R. Hammar
Tips for Hiring a CPA How should a church quickly find an attorney or CPA when the need arises? Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Who Owns A Church’s Accounting Records? Allowing a church treasurer to work on these records at home is problematic. Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: What Is the Difference Between “Privileged” Communications and “Confidential” Communications? What is the difference between “privileged” communications and “confidential” communications? The concepts of privilege and Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: What’s the Difference Between “Privileged” and “Confidential” Communication? Two confusing legal concepts made clear. Richard R. Hammar
The IRS Political Activities Compliance Initiative Church Law and Tax 2006-09-01 The IRS Political Activities Compliance Initiative Richard R. Hammar, J.D., Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Can Members Inspect Board Meeting Minutes? In some cases they do. Consider three possible sources for such a right of inspection. Richard R. Hammar
The Importance of Living Wills The Terri Schiavo case Article summary. The recent legal battles over the removal of feeding Richard R. Hammar
Hiring Employees Receiving Workers Compensation Benefits Recent case illustrates potential problems in hiring employees receiving these benefits. Richard R. Hammar