What if Your Church Receives a Large Donation of Virtual Currency?
So your church just received a large donation of virtual currency. What next? What are the tax implications?
Charitable Donations
How to Handle Charitable Donations from Retirement Accounts
How to manage charitable donations from retirement accounts, including tax rules and QCD requirements.
Beware of This “Donor” Scam
Why a refund request for a donation should ring alarm bells.
Can People Donate Savings Bonds to the Church?
What to do if someone donates a US Savings Bond to your church.
Shoes, Blenders, Toasters and More— Deducting Donated Household Items
Deducting donated household items is not as simple as it seems and may actually be more trouble than it's worth.
Tax Rules for Gifts of Personal Property
Understand tax rules for gifts of public property and how churches can assist donors with compliance.
Gifts of Public Property: Understanding Tax Rules
Understand tax rules for gifts of public property and how churches can guide donors through IRS compliance.
Are You Prepared to Accept Bitcoin Donations?
Virtual currency can be given to your church without donors paying taxes on gains realized.
Should Your Church Use Crowdfunding for Fundraising?
A fundraising expert offers insights on this increasingly popular online tool.
How Should Items Donated for a Silent Auction Be Treated for Tax Purposes?
Discover if silent auction items are tax-deductible and how churches can comply with IRS guidelines for noncash donations.
Automate Financial Tasks
Save time and money with electronic systems.
Matching Grants vs. Challenge Grants
Why one is better in church fundraising.
Taxes on Gifts to Pastors: What Churches Need to Know
Understand the tax and legal rules for giving monetary gifts to pastors, including IRS reporting requirements and donation guidelines.
Are Donations of Stock Considered “Noncash” Contributions?
Discover how stock donations are handled as noncash contributions, including IRS requirements for proper documentation and substantiation.
Are Donations Given for a New Minister of Music Tax Deductible?
Understand the tax implications of donations for individual ministers and how to ensure compliance with IRS rules for deductibility.
7 Traits of Churches with Increasing Per Member Giving
Explore seven key traits of churches that successfully increase average giving per member through engagement, transparency, and clear goals.
16 Tips for Writing Effective Charitable Contribution Statements
Learn 16 ways to make your charitable contribution statements more impactful and engaging for your donors.
Should Noncash Contributions Be Included in Donor Statements?
Discover the proper way to handle noncash contributions in donor statements with these IRS-compliant best practices.
Liability for Diversion of Funds in Churches
Learn the legal risks for churches that divert donor-designated funds and how to handle these situations responsibly.
Effective Strategies for Church Missions Fundraising
Learn effective church missions fundraising strategies to inspire generosity and connect your congregation with impactful global projects.