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How New IRS Reform Affects Taxpayers

How New IRS Reform Affects Taxpayers

Increased penalties, new improvements will affect all tax-filers, including pastors and staff members.
Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: If an Outside Group Uses Our Building, Will that Jeopardize Our Property Tax Exemption?

Q&A: If an Outside Group Uses Our Building, Will that Jeopardize Our Property Tax Exemption? Member access only

Seven questions to help understand the potential implications of these arrangements.
Richard R. Hammar
When Churches Neglect Payroll Taxes

When Churches Neglect Payroll Taxes Member access only

Experts say this is an all-too-common problem—and one church leaders cannot ignore.
Bobby Ross Jr.
What Are the Consequences for Pastors Who Don’t File Tax Returns?

What Are the Consequences for Pastors Who Don’t File Tax Returns?

Some ministers incorrectly believe they are exempt from taxation.
Richard R. Hammar
Still No Ruling in the Clergy Housing Allowance Case

Still No Ruling in the Clergy Housing Allowance Case

After nearly six months, a decision still may be weeks—even months—away. Here’s why.
Matthew Branaugh
How Long Should Employees Keep Tax Records?

How Long Should Employees Keep Tax Records? Member access only

What to keep and why. What to toss and when.
IRS Releases New Form 1040

IRS Releases New Form 1040 Member access only

What churches should tell employees about changes aimed to simplify tax-filing.
By Richard R. Hammar
Making Sense of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Making Sense of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Member access only

What tax law changes mean for church employees and donors.
Richard R. Hammar
Richard Hammar Reviews Top 10 Tax Changes

Richard Hammar Reviews Top 10 Tax Changes Member access only

What to know for 2018 filing and 2019 compliance.
Richard Hammar
Q&A: Are items sold in our church’s welcome center considered unrelated business income?

Q&A: Are items sold in our church’s welcome center considered unrelated business income? Member access only

What to know before stocking up on T-shirts and coffee mugs with your church logo.
Changes in IRS’s Voluntary Correction Program

Changes in IRS’s Voluntary Correction Program

How to file VCP submissions and pay user fees changes.
Is the Parking Lot Tax in Your Future?

Is the Parking Lot Tax in Your Future? Member access only

Use this four-step analysis to get the answer.
Frank and Elaine Sommerville
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