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November 2021

Charity Founder’s Wife Heavily Penalized for Excess Benefit 
Tax Court upholds more than in penalties and taxes for unreported compensation left uncorrected.

Ex-Employee’s Lawsuit Against Church Fails Under Church Autonomy Doctrine 
Florida appeals court also rejects agency law claim based on the doctrine.

Unmarried Pregnant Employee Can Sue Religious School for Discrimination 
Appeals court says “knowledge or mere observation” of woman’s pregnancy is not a “permissible basis” to fire her under state law.

Priest Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years for Embezzlement 
The federal court also ordered nearly $260,000 in restitution payments and $46,000 in back taxes.

Key Tax Dates November 2021
Deadlines for quarterly federal tax return and employer exemption.