7 Keys to Pastoral Retirement Planning
A wide range of legal, financial, and tax issues come into play in the area of pastoral retirement planning.
Benefits
Wheaton Bible Church’s outside-the-box approach to compensation
Wheaton Bible Church’s compensation philosophy blends a competitive approach with a focus on employee well-being and development.
10 Legal and Tax Developments for Churches and Church Staff
Richard Hammar covers what church leaders should know—and anticipate—for the rest of 2022 and into 2023.
Your Church Can Be Reimbursed for Mandated Sick Leave Pay
Since churches now must provide leave tied to coronavirus, this benefit may prove valuable.
Housing Allowances
Understand how to properly set this significant pastoral benefit.
Excess Benefit Transactions
Learn what common practices may expose senior pastors to substantial excise tax.
Six Provisions from the SECURE Act Offer Greater Incentives to Save For Retirement
A detailed review of how these changes will benefit churches and staff.
Churches Can Once Again Reimburse Employee Health Care Costs
New rules maintain the same tax-favored status for employer contributions toward a traditional group health plan.
Q&A: Are Discounts to Church Events Taxable Income?
Understanding what IRS Publication 15-B and IRC Section 132(a)(2) does and doesn’t say.
Q&A: How Do We Handle Payroll and Benefits for an Employee with Dual Roles?
When nonexempt employees split their time between the two parts, overtime can occur.
Taking the Right Steps to Establish a Retirement Plan
Early planning can avoid IRS trouble—and provide well when retirement comes.
Rising Healthcare Costs
How some churches are responding.
Q&A: Can a Pastor Receive a Deduction for “Donating” Vacation Time?
Charitable contribution deductions are only available for donations of cash or property.
Can an Interim Minister Receive a Housing Allowance?
Can an interim minister receive a housing allowance? Learn IRS guidelines and eligibility requirements here.
Q&A: The Risks of Taking Social Security Early
Understand the risks of early Social Security benefits and explore your options for withdrawal or suspension.
Increased Access to Care
The Medicaid expansion.
Affordable Care Act Benefits
Improving quality and lowering costs.
How do I know if I qualify as a “large employer” for Affordable Care Act purposes?
The ACA defines an “applicable large employer” with respect to any calendar year as an
The Postponed “Play or Pay”
Starting in 2015, some large employers will have to pay penalties for not providing health insurance to employees.
Consumer Insurance Protections
Note these important benefits.