Why That “Gift” to Your Pastor Requires Caution
Churches often bless their ministers with gifts—here are the tax- and compensation-related issues to note.
Retirement Gifts
Court Barred by First Amendment from Resolving a Dismissed Minister’s Terminated Retirement Benefits
The court concluded that the plaintiff "sought review of the procedures that resulted in ecclesiastical decisions and necessitated a review of religious law and practice, which is exactly the inquiry that the First Amendment prohibits civil courts from undertaking."
Retirement Plans
Key point 1-03.03. A variety of tax-favored retirement plans are available to ministers and nonminister
Taking the Right Steps to Establish a Retirement Plan
Early planning can avoid IRS trouble—and provide well when retirement comes.
Retirement Planning for Pastors
Discerning the financial and tax benefits—and drawbacks—of numerous retirement plans.
Q&A: Should We Make a Bargain Sale of Church Property to the Pastor?
This action could create taxable income in the amount by which the property's fair market value exceeds the bargain sale price.
Planning the Pastor’s Retirement Package
How should our church plan for our minister's retirement?
Q&A: What Should We Consider Before Granting Pastor Emeritus Status?
Eight factors to address before making a final decision.
The New Pension Reform Law Affects Every Church
Provisions go far beyond pension plans.
Retirement Plans
An Indiana court ruled that a provision in a church's bylaws requiring the church to make retirement payments to two former pastors took precedence over conflicting provisions.