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Is Your Church Exempt from the New Federal Reporting?

Sep 14, 2024

This blog was originally published earlier this year under the title: Update: Federal Law Requires Registration. This is an update to a post we relea...

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Fear Not; Today is the Day to Start a Church

Sep 10, 2024

In a dark and tense room, a group of followers huddled together, their hearts racing with fear of impending persecution. The walls seemed to close in,...

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Your Problem is Not Vision; It’s Getting Provision

Aug 14, 2024

As summer break comes to an end and church activities begin to pick up again, many churches face the challenge of revitalizing their ministries. This ...

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When is the Right Time to Hire a Bookkeeper?

Sep 04, 2024

Pastor John started a small church in his living room, with just a handful of people gathering each Sunday to worship. Over the next two years, the ch...

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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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