Understanding Minister Federal Income Tax Requirements
Explore essential details about minister federal income tax requirements, including common misunderstandings, penalties, and compliance tips.
Bookkeeping
Funding Foreign Activities: What Churches Need to Know
Key considerations for churches conducting foreign missions, including tax compliance, grantmaking, and safeguarding funds for international outreach.
Is Donated Parking Space for Churches Tax Deductible?
Understand the rules for tax-deductibility of donated parking spaces for churches and the correct method to document contributions.
Using Comparative Ratios and Benchmarks to Assess Church Finances
Discover how comparative ratios and benchmarks can help evaluate your church’s financial performance against peers.
Managing Church Employee Credit Card Charges
How to handle undocumented charges on the church credit card.
Best Practices for Managing Church Finances and Controlling Expenses
Learn essential practices for effective church financial management, from controlling expenses to safeguarding funds.
Strengthening Church Financial Controls: Tips for Cash Receipts and Disbursements
Practical tips for managing church cash receipts and disbursements while maintaining strong financial controls.
Securing Church Financial Records: Two Steps for Access Control
Discover essential tips for securing church financial records and maintaining access control to safeguard sensitive information.
How to Establish a 501(c)(3) Ministry at Church
Explore the key steps for establishing a 501(c)(3) ministry at your church to expand your programs and comply with tax laws.
Q&A: Creating a “Paid Time Off” Policy
Many churches are adopting a PTO (Paid Time Off) policy to replace traditional leave structures. Discover the benefits, legal requirements, and procedural considerations for implementing PTO for church staff.
Accounting for Sales of Pastor’s Preaching Resources
How churches can properly account for and handle taxes on a pastor's preaching resources sold through church gift shops.
How New Church Treasurers Can Handle Disorganized Financial Records
Learn how new church treasurers can address disorganized financial records and decide whether a church audit is necessary.