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Temporary Relief for Valuing Personal Use of Church-Owned Automobiles

Temporary Relief for Valuing Personal Use of Church-Owned Automobiles Member access only

Taking advantage of this relief affects the amount reported on Form W-2.
Kaylyn Varnum, Michele Wales, and Mike Batts
New JerseyNew Jersey

Church Forced to Pay Taxes for Converted Building Due to Assessment Date Member access only

The tax-exempt status of church property generally is determined by the actual use of the property on the "tax assessment" date.
Richard R. Hammar
Responding to the Elimination of the Business Expense Deduction

Responding to the Elimination of the Business Expense Deduction Member access only

This tax reform change might mean it’s time to start an accountable reimbursement plan.
The Editors

Hey, Fletch: How Does the New Tax Law Affect Moving Expenses? Member access only

What the changed rules mean for churches.
David Fletcher
Q&A: What Qualifies as a Church Business Lunch?

Q&A: What Qualifies as a Church Business Lunch?

Reimbursed business expenses must be considered "ordinary and necessary."
Frank Sommerville
Q&A: Did Tax Reform Affect Reimbursements of Entertainment Expenses?

Q&A: Did Tax Reform Affect Reimbursements of Entertainment Expenses? Member access only

An accountable reimbursement plan enables pastors and staff members to receive reimbursements without facing tax consequences.
Frank Sommerville
Q&A: How Should We Handle our Pastor's Club Dues?

Q&A: How Should We Handle our Pastor's Club Dues? Member access only

The answer depends on the purpose of the club.
Richard R. Hammar
Lunch Expenses for Church Staff—Business or Personal?

Lunch Expenses for Church Staff—Business or Personal? Member access only

How to determine what your church should be paying for.
Interview with Vonna Laue
New Act Restores Tax-Free Premium Reimbursements for Many

New Act Restores Tax-Free Premium Reimbursements for Many Member access only

Change reverses costly penalty many employers, including churches, faced under ACA.
Richard R. Hammar
Reduce Your Church's Expenses

Reduce Your Church's Expenses Member access only

How to strengthen your bottom line and eliminate activities that miss your mission.
Michael E. Batts
Church Construction Trends

Church Construction Trends

How 85 surveyed churches classified and financed their construction projects.
The Editors of Church Law & Tax
Common Church Finance Department Mistakes and How to Remedy Them

Common Church Finance Department Mistakes and How to Remedy Them Member access only

Seven ways church finances can go awry and the guidance needed to keep them on track.
Vonna Laue
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