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.
What Are the Penalties for Pastors Who Do Not Pay Taxes?
Discover the penalties pastors face for not paying taxes and how to avoid legal and financial consequences.
Who Is a Minister for Federal Tax Reporting Purposes?
Understand the IRS’s five-factor test to determine ministerial status for federal tax reporting.
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?
Discover how lapsed credentials impact a clergy housing allowance and steps to navigate eligibility.
Can a Minister Who Previously Opted Out of Social Security Change Their Mind?
Explore whether clergy can reverse their Social Security opt-out decision and the rules that govern this process.
Q&A: What Should We Do With Illegal Items?
Handling guns, drugs, and other materials given to clergy.
Q&A: Understanding Holy Land Trip Tax Deduction Rules
Discover when a pastor’s Holy Land trip is taxable and how IRS rules define deductible travel expenses.
Beware of Church Seminar Scams
Questionable practices make some investigation essential.
The Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Rulings
How these key decisions do—and don't—affect churches and clergy.
Designating Indefinite Housing Allowances
Explore how indefinite housing allowances and safety nets can help churches avoid administrative oversights.
10 Tips on Managing Church
Advice on how to approach the many details of ministry.
The Deductibility of Pastors’ Business Expenses and Substantiation Requirements
Pastors must meet strict substantiation requirements to claim deductions for business expenses like home offices and travel.
When to Designate a Pastor’s Housing Allowance: Key Guidelines
Understand when to designate a pastor's housing allowance and comply with IRS rules effectively.
Allocating a Housing Allowance: Guidelines for Churches
Understand the essentials of allocating a housing allowance, the number one tax benefit available to clergy today.
Q&A: Foregoing Salary for a Tithe
How clergy taxes apply to pastors who choose to forego part of their salary for a tithe.
Q&A: Avoiding Property Taxes
Is it legal to transfer the pastor's title to his home to our church?