The Employee Retention Credit: Helpful Benefit or Significant Risk? A legitimate, COVID-era tax credit available to churches could offer huge cash benefits—but beware potential predators. The Editors
Giving Remains Strong for Most Churches Despite the Ongoing Pandemic But a third of churches have experienced a decrease in donations. The Editors
The Top 10 Articles on Church Law & Tax in 2021 HR topics of greatest interest; plus the 5 top viewed webinars. The Editors
On-Demand Webinar A Significant Source of Federal Funds for Eligible Churches Determining whether your church qualifies for the Employee Retention Credit. CPAs Michael E. Batts and Kaylyn Varnum
How Churches May Benefit from COVID-19 Relief’s Employee Retention Credit If certain criteria are met, congregations, nonprofits, and schools are potentially eligible to receive thousands of dollars. Kaylyn Varnum, Michele Wales, and Mike Batts
Assessing US Supreme Court Rulings on Pandemic Restrictions What the high court’s COVID-19 decisions reveal regarding how government treats churches, businesses, and other organizations. Richard R. Hammar, Attorney, CPA, and Matthew Branaugh, Attorney
Getting Proactive About Illness Prevention in Our Churches How the pandemic has shaped the way church leaders mitigate the spread of sicknesses—and what to expect going forward. James F. Cobble Jr.
Should Our Church Agree to Host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic? Key legal considerations to address before offering your facility as an immunization site. Nathan A. Adams IV
Church Facility Care During Shutdowns and Limited Use Expert tips to keep your building in good shape and ready when life returns to the new normal. Chris Lutes
Adding Emergency Provisions to Your Bylaws How adopting these provisions allows for legally sound virtual meetings. Frank Sommerville
Q&A: Can Church Employees Receive Tax-Free Assistance for COVID-Related Hardships? Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code allows you to offer nontaxable financial help for expenses directly related to the coronavirus. Frank Sommerville
What the New Coronavirus Stimulus Package Means for Churches New law clarifies PPP loan forgiveness process and extends PPP loan program, among other provisions. Ted Batson
Most Churches Remain Optimistic About Their Financial Outlook in the Coming Months Still, around a third of all churches express uncertainty or pessimism as they look toward 2021. The Editors
Fraud Alert: What to Watch for Now That PPP Loan Amounts Are Public Churches should be aware of fraudsters posing as lenders or SBA staff. Michael E. Batts
Q&A: What’s the Best Way to Cut Our Budget as We Weather the Effects of the Pandemic? Real financial change takes place when you conduct a mission-based impact assessment. Michael E. Batts
Advantage Member Exclusive Will Our Church Get Sued for Reopening? How church leaders should weigh the potential legal liabilities associated with public gatherings during the pandemic. Matthew Branaugh
Q&A: How Should Churches Handle the Bookkeeping for Paycheck Protection Loans? Also, do you recommend a separate bank account for these loans? Vonna Laue
Paycheck Protection Program FAQ Answers to 30 frequently asked questions from church leaders. Richard R. Hammar
Loan Modifications in a Crisis Restructuring your church’s debt when full payment, or any payment, becomes difficult. Vonna Laue and Michelle Sanchez
An Overview of the CARES Act for Churches Key highlights from the government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus plan responding to COVID-19. Richard R. Hammar