Fringe Benefits for Church Staff
The right package can save you big tax dollars.
Nontaxable Benefits
Q&A: Are We Legally Required to Verify a Housing Allowance is Fair?
The answer is no, and several reasons explain why.
Q&A: Amending a Minister’s Housing Allowance
Can we increase our minister's housing allowance during the year?
Q&A: Personal Internet and Cell Phone Use at Work
Is employees' personal use of technology a taxable fringe benefit?
Maximizing a Major Tax Benefit for Ministers
It's time to check—and possibly amend—2009 housing allowances.
The New 403(b) Regulations
Impact on church retirement.
Q&A: Is Educational Assistance to Our Pastor Nontaxable?
Your pastor can exclude up to $5,250 of assistance benefits paid by the church each year under an educational assistance program.
Rabbi Trusts Subject to Claims of Employer’s Creditors
Recent New York case addressed this subject.
The New Pension Reform Law Affects Every Church
Provisions go far beyond pension plans.
What Church Treasurers Should Know About Rabbi Trusts
These trusts can be advantageous for pastors approaching retirement.
Threat to the Housing Allowance Is Over—For Now
Federal court dismisses Warren case.
Congress Unanimously Enacts Legislation to Resolve Ministers’ Housing Allowance Dispute
An update on the Warren case.
Impact of the Warren Case on Pension Contributions
An update of the August 2000 report.
Is it Time to Reconsider your Pastor’s Housing Allowance?
What church treasurers need to know about a recent Tax Court case.
The Tax Consequences of Tuition Discounts
A recent IRS ruling provides some clarification.
Reducing Fringe Benefits
An important question for church treasurers.