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Ecclesiastical Authority and Accountability!
Mar 11, 2009
With increasing measure the IRS has made attempts to limit the authority of the pastor in the church. In 2006, regulation kicked in to require that t...
Read moreIRS Watches Use of Church Debit Cards
Feb 24, 2009
Many churches allow the pastor to use the church debit card for necessary church expenses such as a car allowance, travel costs, lunches and many oth...
Read moreHousing Allowance Rules Most Pastors Do Not Know About!
Mar 16, 2009
Did you know that the 2002 Housing Allowance Clarification Act requires that every year you calculate three different scenarios to see which one will ...
Read moreAll Ministers on Salary at Church Must Get a W-2 by January 31st
Jan 15, 2009
Should the Pastor Get a W-2 or 1099-Misc? Some churches give their pastors and other ministers a 1099-Misc each year for their taxes. This is no...
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The IRS May Say That You Are On Salary At the Church, Even If You Believe You Are Not
Oct 25, 2011
Because of the nature of our tax system, while most churches are focusing on outreach and other ministry functions of the church, many pastors and chu...
Read moreMinister Income Mistakes That Blow Me Away
Sep 06, 2018
I never cease to be blown away at the number of things that ministers do incorrectly when it comes to properly reporting income on their tax returns. ...
Read moreHow to Know What is Taxable Income for a Minister
Oct 04, 2011
Many churches pay certain allowances as a benefit to their minister, such as a car allowance, light bills, water bills, and much more. Moreover, churc...
Read moreBusiness Expenses of Ministers
Jan 30, 2009
Pastors all across America work hard and are underpaid. Statistics show that the average pastor is severely underpaid; more than in any other profess...
Read moreA Dangerous Myth on the W-2 Form
Feb 24, 2012
"Raul, it is a burden to our church to have to file W-2 forms each year. We only have the pastor and the secretary on salary. Why can't we...
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