Tricky Transactions: Recording Donated Stock to a Church
Mar 20, 2024
At the end of this blog, I will show you how donor X was able to make a $30,000 stock donation to his church, and it effectively cost him nothing. Ess...
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Losing Tax Exemption Because of Same-Sex Marriage Matters
Feb 28, 2024
Many legal experts contend that there's a precedent in place today that would allow the IRS to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that oppo...
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How to Change Your Church Bylaws Without Changing Them
Feb 21, 2024
I want to introduce an important concept to simplify maintaining your church's compliance. Many churches adopt bylaws, but as time passes, the way the...
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New Federal Law Kicks In- Requires New Reports
Feb 14, 2024
In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The new law took effect January 1st, 2024. It requires most companies to submit a benef...
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Court Removes Church Board for Not Having Rules
Mar 06, 2024
The true names in this story are concealed. Imagine for a moment having to go to court to defend your position as the rightful pastor of the church an...
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Tricky Transactions: Housing Allowance Rules and Bookkeeping
Mar 27, 2024
The provision of a housing allowance for ministers can be executed in two primary methods. The first method occurs when a church furnishes a parsonage...
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New 2024 Mileage Deductions For Church Use of Vehicle
Feb 07, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently updated its standard mileage rates for 2024, marking significant changes impacting many taxpayers, inc...
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Should Newly Started Denominations Wait to Get 501(c)(3) Status?
Mar 13, 2024
A view that primarily advocates for the reliance on IRC §508(c) to achieve tax-exempt status for churches concerning federal income tax as they w...
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The Myths of the “508 Free Church” Status
May 01, 2024
Periodically, the “508 Free Church” misconception circulates the internet, leading pastors and leaders astray. Advocates of this notion as...
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