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2020 Church & Clergy Tax Guide

2020 Church & Clergy Tax Guide

Find comprehensive help understanding United States tax laws as they relate to pastors and churches.
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Hierarchical Churches—the Compulsory Deference Rule Member access only

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Governing Well Member access only

What every church leader should know about bylaws.
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Court rules that national church holds title to local church’s property.
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Correctly Receipting Year-End Contributions Member access only

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Denominational Websites - Part 1 Member access only

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Denominational Websites - Part 2 Member access only

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Sexual Harassment Suit Proceeds Against Local Church, but Not Denomination Member access only

Denominations are not held liable for acts of individual churches.
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Denominational Agency Employee Sues for National Origin Discrimination Member access only

Employers generally cannot be sued for discrimination based on isolated comments.
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The "Bar Association" Analogy Member access only

A Minnesota court recognizes an important principle.
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Church Property - Part 1 Member access only

A denomination's governing documents prevented a church from disaffiliating from the denomination and retaining control of church property.
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Employment Practices - Part 2 Member access only

A Minnesota court ruled that a religious school and a parent denomination did not unlawfully discriminate against a homosexual teacher.
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A federal court in New York ruled that a denominational agency could not be sued for the sexual harassment of a church employee by two pastors.
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Freedom of Religion - Part 1 Member access only

A federal appeals court ruled that a prison is only required to reasonably accommodate the religious preferences of inmates, and need not respond to every prisoner's demands for religious expression.
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Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers - Part 3 Member access only

A New York court ruled that a church and denominational agency were not liable for the sexual misconduct of its senior pastor.
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Church Property - Part 1 Member access only

A Connecticut court ruled that a denominational agency had no authority to retain the property of a church that voted to withdraw.
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