A Closer Look at COVID-19 and the Church Church Law & Tax's sister site takes a closer look at COVID-19 and the Church—how the pandemic changed everything. The Editors
Advantage Member Exclusive Getting Ahead of the 2023 Tax Season On-Demand Webinar: Ten tax developments church leaders should know for filing taxes this year- and for meeting tax requirements for the year ahead.
Mastercard Rolls Out New Standards for Recurring Billing Understanding these standards is important for churches and church-run schools with sustainer donor programs. Ted Batson
Donor Denied Deduction for His Gift of a Conference Center Make sure donors of large, noncash gifts understand substantiation rules so that they don’t miss out on deductions. Richard R. Hammar
Charitable Contributions Tax Reminder 2023 Encourage giving by informing your donors about tax deductions they could claim. Richard Hammar
Recommended Reading Encouraging Generosity Peruse this reading list for tips on encouraging generosity among your congregation during these tough times. The Editors
A Snapshot of Church Giving as the Pandemic Moves into the Fall Two studies demonstrated a mixture of both positive and negative trends. Chris Lutes
Financial Stress Increases for Pastors and Their Families During the Pandemic National Association of Evangelicals’ Bless Your Pastor initiative offers concrete ways congregations can help. Interview with National Association of Evangelicals’ Brian Kluth
Giving Is Climbing, Say Some Church Leaders New survey offers reasons to be cautiously optimistic after weeks of restrictions on in-person gatherings. The Editors
Recommended Reading Managing Tough Financial Times Articles to help you adjust budgets, think strategically, and approach the challenge with confidence. The Editors
A 12-Point Checklist for Setting Church Fundraising Guidelines This downloadable 12-point checklist is created for those wondering how to establish church fundraising guidelines. Jeff Hanna
Q&A: How Do We Measure Online Church Attendance? How to calculate this important metric for current—and future—planning purposes. The Editors
Poll: Two-Thirds of Churches Report Sizable Giving Declines Since Coronavirus Shutdown Leaders also report numerous steps taken to curb expenses during sudden downturn. Matthew Branaugh
Navigating Technology in the Midst of the Coronavirus: Electronic Giving Insights and advice from Church IT experts Nick Nicholaou and Jonathan Smith
Navigating Technology in the Midst of the Coronavirus: Introduction Church Law & Tax Content Editor Matthew Branaugh is joined by church IT experts Nick
Holiday Questions Only Church Administrators Consider Why gifts to staff have strings attached and copyright laws still apply. The Editors
Q&A: Are Churches Legally Required to Issue Statements for Every Contribution? What about a one-time donation of only $10? Are churches required to issue contribution statements for such small gifts? Matthew Branaugh
Talking to Your Congregation About Money Helpful insights on talking about money and encouraging people to become generous givers.
Six Insights About Summer Ministry Slumps Some churches keep their ministries robust during the so-called “downtime.” Thom Rainer