Supreme Court Reaffirms and Expands Ministerial Exception
What the ruling means for churches and religious organizations.
Ministers
When Does the Clergy-Penitent Privilege Exempt Reporting Child Abuse?
Montana Supreme Court interprets the state's mandatory child abuse reporting law did not apply and rules in favor of church.
Employment Dispute Ruling Reinforces Church Decisions about Hiring and Firing
Seventh Circuit: Churches, not courts, should determine ministerial nature of roles.
Q&A: What Are the Consequences for Pastors Who Don’t File Tax Returns?
Some ministers incorrectly believe they are exempt from taxation.
Should a Church and Its Pastor Co-Own a Home?
Is this a viable option given the high cost of housing?
Q&A: Who Is a Minister for Federal Tax Reporting Purposes?
The IRS provides five factors for determining whether someone is a minister for federal tax purposes.
Housing Allowance Challenge Continues
FFRF's renewed effort may negatively affect this important benefit.
The Financial Health of Pastors
Study points out key issues as churches seek long-term solutions.
Do we need to pay our youth pastor separately for work not related to his ministerial position?
Our church is licensing our youth director as a youth pastor, which will change his
Q&A: Do Lapsed Credentials Affect a Minister’s Housing Allowance?
No precedent exists, so here’s what to look at.
Can a minister who previously opted out of Social Security change his or her mind?
Once a minister's application for the exemption (Form 4361) is approved, it is good for life.
Q&A: What Should We Do With Illegal Items?
Handling guns, drugs, and other materials given to clergy.
Q&A: Can Ministers “Opt Out” of Obamacare?
Exploring whether or not Form 4361 exempts ministers from the Affordable Care Act.
Q&A: Is a Pastor’s Holy Land Trip Tax Deductible?
It’s essential to know the difference between vacation and business expenses.
Appeal Filed in Wisconsin Clergy Housing Allowance Case
The Department of Justice filed a notice of appeal in late January with the Seventh
Beware of Church Seminar Scams
Questionable practices make some investigation essential.
10 Key Points from the Housing Allowance Ruling
What churches and clergy must know now about the decision in Wisconsin.
Key Housing Allowance Ruling
On November 22, 2013, a federal district court judge in Wisconsin struck down the ministerial
The Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Rulings
How these key decisions do—and don't—affect churches and clergy.
Q&A: Designating Indefinite Housing Allowances
Can a church board make a resolution granting automatic approval of housing allowance requests for all future ministers?