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Avoiding Unexpected Surprises with Church Compensation
Asking and answering key questions about housing, love gifts, sabbatical plans, expense reimbursements, and other situations that churches face.
Expenses
Temporary Relief for Valuing Personal Use of Church-Owned Automobiles
Taking advantage of this relief affects the amount reported on Form W-2.
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On Demand Webinar: Tackling the Top Year-End Tasks for 2020
Richard Hammar reminds and informs church leaders about 10 important year-end tasks.
Q&A: Adopting a New Budget During Extraordinary Times
If your fiscal year begins July 1, budgeting during the pandemic presents unique challenges—but there is a way forward.
Accountable Reimbursement Arrangements
Review the four specific requirements for business expense reimbursements.
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Key Year-End Financial and Tax Tasks for Church Leaders
On-Demand Webinar: CPA and attorney Richard Hammar lists critical tasks to focus on as the year draws to a close.
When Is It Wise to Pay for Legal Counsel?
Attorney Sally Wagenmaker offers guidelines on when to consider paid professionals in an interview with Matthew Branaugh.
A Peek Inside How Churches Spend Their Money
How churches spend money is a constant question from Church Law & Tax members and non-members, alike. And the answers depend on a variety of factors.
Don’t Be Blindsided by Three “Unexpected Expenses”
Planning ahead can keep you from being caught off guard.
The IRS Clarifies Tax Treatment of Business Meals
The Internal Revenue Service issued a statement this past fall providing guidance with respect to
IRS Clarifies Taxability of Moving Expenses Prior to 2018
With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, pastors can no longer deduct
Responding to the Elimination of the Business Expense Deduction
This tax reform change might mean it’s time to start an accountable reimbursement plan.
Hey, Fletch: How Does the New Tax Law Affect Moving Expenses?
What the changed rules mean for churches.
Q&A: What Qualifies as a Church Business Lunch?
Reimbursed business expenses must be considered "ordinary and necessary."
When Expenses Eclipse Your Church’s Budget
Does your church have a plan for responding to when expenses eclipse the budget? Use this resource to guide those conversations.
Q&A: Did Tax Reform Affect Reimbursements of Entertainment Expenses?
An accountable reimbursement plan enables pastors and staff members to receive reimbursements without facing tax consequences.
Integrating Tax Reform for 2018—and Beyond
Ten notable changes, and what they mean, for churches and their employees.
Pastors Can No Longer Itemize Deductions for Business Expenses
What you should know in light of recent tax reform.
A Caution for Church Volunteers Deducting Expenses
Recent Tax Court ruling addresses common expenses and charitable contributions.
Q&A: How Should We Handle our Pastor’s Club Dues?
The answer depends on the purpose of the club.