We Are a Church, But IRS Says We Are a Ministry
Jul 10, 2024
Pastor John established Lakeside Church1 in his home. In three months, the church became a sanctuary for 18 regular attendees who gathered every Sunda...
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Update: Federal Law Requires Registration
Jun 05, 2024
This is an update to a post we released earlier this year. In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The new law took effect on J...
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IRS Finds Loophole to Get Church Records
Jul 03, 2024
The IRS has found a way of getting church records without having to comply with Section 7611. In Topeka, Kansas, a case brought to light significant c...
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What Does Partnership Mean?
Jul 17, 2024
As StartCHURCH's Director of Partnership Development, I have had the privilege of closely collaborating with diverse organizations and ministries to b...
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Minister fined 200% Tax Penalty
Jun 19, 2024
The following story is grounded in facts from a recent legal proceeding. In the interest of confidentiality and creative adaptation, the names of the ...
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Court Rules Church Can Get Sued for What Other Groups Do
Jun 12, 2024
When a church decides to offer its space for a single-day event organized by an outside group, careful steps must be taken to minimize legal risks in ...
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Turn Honorariums into Tax-Free Housing Allowance
Jun 26, 2024
This post aims to provide insights into converting honorariums into a tax-free housing allowance. This is particularly beneficial for pastors who do n...
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West Virginia Won’t Let Churches Get Incorporated
May 29, 2024
Here is what to do As the leader in establishing a legal foundation for churches, we recognize the unique challenge faced by West Virginia churches d...
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Can A Church Get Sued for Giving Too Much?
May 22, 2024
A man who was dismissed from membership for causing division and strife over love offerings given to guest speakers filed a lawsuit against the church...
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