Q & A: How a Texas Church Navigated A Sticky Tax Situation
Navigating a sticky tax situation is a matter of patience, record-keeping, communication and above-all, due diligence.
Property Tax
Clerical Errors Cost Church Its Tax Exemption
As this Oregon case shows, even the smallest clerical errors can derail a church’s tax status.
Q&A: Can a Church Glorify God via the Property Tax Process? Absolutely.
What churches should know, especially when an unexpected property tax bill arrives.
Church Property Held in New Jersey Bishop’s Name Still Tax-Exempt
Church’s constitution and bylaws played a key role in court’s decision.
Court Sides with Church in Tax Delinquency Case
But the case underscores the importance of knowing—and abiding by—state-specific tax exemption laws
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Churches
Key point 5-02.01. Local zoning laws generally allow “churches” in residential areas. The courts have
Accessory Uses
Key point 5-02.02. Local zoning laws generally allow “churches” in residential areas. The courts generally
Churches
Key point 5-01.01. The IRS has adopted a 14-criteria test for use in determining whether
Tax Legislation—State
Key point 5-01.04. The term “church” is used in a number of state tax laws,
Zoning Law
The civil courts often have been called upon to define the term church in the
Church Forced to Pay Taxes for Converted Building Due to Assessment Date
The tax-exempt status of church property generally is determined by the actual use of the property on the "tax assessment" date.
Miscellaneous Benefits
Ministers are eligible for various benefits under federal tax laws. Most important, they are permitted
New York Court Rules Tax Exemption in Favor of Catholic Diocese
Closed churches’ occasional use for religious purposes is enough to exempt them from property taxes.
9 Key Changes in Church Finance
Reflecting on 20 years of Church Finance Today
Q&A: Avoiding Property Taxes
Is it legal to transfer the pastor's title to his home to our church?
Sample Corporate Transition Checklist
This checklist outlines the details of a corporate merger.
Preserving Property Tax Exemptions
Why churches must ensure records are accurate.
Adding Up Property Taxes
7 common conflicts that land churches in court.