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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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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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I’m Thinking of Getting Thicker Glasses

Apr 27, 2024

Several seasons back, I indulged in the television adaptation of "My Cousin Vinny."1 A drama unfolded Within this small-town courtroom that has seen m...

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