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Church Law & Tax Report

March/April 1989
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Recent Developments

Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Counseling; Freedom of Religion

Freedom of Religion - Part 1 Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Charitable Contributions - Part 1 Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Charitable Contributions - Part 2 Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Charitable Contributions - Part 3 Member access only

Child Abuse

Child Abuse Member access only

California

Child Care Facilities Member access only

New Jersey
Church Finances

Church Funds Member access only

New York

Church Membership Member access only

Montana

Clergy - Part 1 Member access only

Taxes
Confidential and Privileged Communications; Counseling

Confidential Communications Member access only

New York
Church Property; Church Property Disputes

Eminent Domain Member access only

Washington

Evidence Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Audits Member access only

Churches
Freedom of Religion

Freedom of Religion - Part 2 Member access only

New Jersey
Freedom of Religion

Freedom of Religion - Part 3 Member access only

Virginia
Freedom of Religion

Freedom of Religion - Part 4 Member access only

Virginia

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities Member access only

Colorado
Church Property

Taxation Member access only

Church Property
Florida
Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Wills, Trusts, and Estates - Part 1 Member access only

South Carolina
Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Wills, Trusts, and Estates - Part 2 Member access only

Illinois
Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Wills, Trusts, and Estates - Part 3 Member access only

Church Property; Zoning

Zoning Member access only

Federal

Clergy Taxes Member access only

Filing as an employee or self-employed
Arizona

Clergy - Part 3 Member access only

Removal

Resources

Reducing the Risk
Reducing the Risk Member access only
Keep your church safe from child sexual abuse.
Essential Guide to Liabilities and Duties for Church Boards
Essential Guide to Liabilities and Duties for Church Boards Member access only
Be aware of ways you can expose yourself to personal legal liability.
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