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Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Churches' Liabilities for Minors' Drowning Deaths
A court found a seminary legally responsible for a boy's death.
Charitable Contributions
New IRS Regulation Could Impact Giving to Foreign Missions
The IRS explains the new rule.
Charitable Contributions
Benefits Received for Contributions
Donations made in exchange for benefits are not tax-deductible.
Definition of "Religious Order"
The IRS recently issued guidance on the definition of this term.
Definition of "Church"
What is a "church" by IRS standards?
Changes in the 1991 W-2 Form
Here is a run-down of the changes.
Income Taxes - Clergy
Supreme Court Rules on Tax Evasion
The Supreme Court recently issued a surprise ruling.
Update on New IRS Regulations
The regulations affect business expense reimbursement plans.
Ministers' Failure to Pay Taxes
What are the consequences?
Religious Organizations Must Pay Taxes
Court rules that organizations must pay, even if doing so violates their religious tenets.
Insurance Company Investigations
Many policies require churches to comply with investigations.
Contracts
Church Treasurers' Authority to Sign Contracts
A Massachusetts court recently ruled on this issue.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Injured Board Member Sues Church
A court allowed the case to proceed.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Injuries to Church Volunteers
A court recently ruled that a volunteer could sue his church.
Charitable Contributions
Substantiation of Cash Donations
There is some confusion regarding this issue.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Injuries During Church Activities
A New York court recently dismissed a woman's lawsuit.
The Legal Effect of Not Wearing a Seatbelt
A Florida court recently addressed this interesting question.
Schools
Background Checks Required for Private Schools in Utah
The Utah legislature recently enacted a law requiring screening for school workers.
Zoning
City Limits Number of Students at Church-Run School
A court ruled that this restriction does not violate the First Amendment.
