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Video: Seven Common Tax Errors
In this exclusive video, Matt Branaugh and Rich Hammar discuss the seven common tax errors many churches and pastors make.
Love Gifts
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.
Taxable Income
Correctly report tax liability with this helpful reference guide.
Following the Rules for Love Gifts
Love gifts are a natural expression of love within the Church. But following IRS rules is key.
When Churches Give Christmas Gifts
Don't let generosity trigger costly tax penalties.
Excessive Pay and Benefits
Though rare, blind spots can trip up any church.
Q&A: Including Churches as Insurance Beneficiaries
Can a church be named as a beneficiary under a life insurance policy?
20 Common Clergy Tax Errors
How to report correctlyCorrection will increase or decrease taxes 1 reporting Social Security taxes as
Avoiding Costly Tax-filing Mistakes
Ministers often make these 20 errors—here's how to avoid them.
Q&A: Distributing Church Assets
Can we give a sizable love gift to our pastor and distribute our assets to another ministry?
The Enforcement or Return of Donors’ Designated Gifts
Article summary. Church members often make “designated gifts” to their church. Such gifts specify that
Tax Court Denies a Donor’s Charitable Contribution Deductions
Donor failed to record donations and transferred car ownership to an individual.
Tax Court Addresses Clergy Income and Expenses, Again
Recent court ruling highlights several important guidelines for church treasurers.