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The Unshared Thoughts of Many Pastors
Feb 06, 2013
Sixteen solid months of growth for his church did not quell his concern that something may be wrong with the way his church managed its tax compliance...
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Return to All PostsChurch Buys Car for Pastor; 7 Things to Know
Dec 31, 2014
When a church in South Carolina bought a new car for the pastor to use, he was delighted! The pastor used the vehicle to do visitation and for c...
Read moreThe Dangers of Copy and Paste
Jul 06, 2017
After receiving a confirming word from a visiting minister, Kyle knew the time for him to start a church had finally arrived. A week later, Kyle ...
Read moreHow a Church Mistake Can be Costly to Pastors
Oct 26, 2017
On October 17, 2011, a U.S. bankruptcy court* ordered a minister in Michigan to pay $85,814.69 in taxes plus penalties and interest. Why? The IRS sa...
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Pastor and Wife's Conviction Upheld by Appeals Court
Jan 15, 2013
In 2010, I wrote about a pastor and wife team that were arrested for failing to report love offerings, reimbursements, and housing allowances on their...
Read more10 Important Steps for Tax Deductions
Jul 28, 2015
Can you believe that the year is more than half over? In fact, most churches start planning their Christmas cantatas and plays in about 65 days. That ...
Read moreTax Calendar for 1st Half of 2013
Jan 07, 2013
Every year in January and February, our office gets tons of phone calls from pastors and leaders asking about tax forms and what needs to be filed in ...
Read moreSix Types of Reimbursements Your Church Needs to Know
Jan 02, 2013
Many churches reimburse their pastors and call it a stipend or allowance to cover the costs of travel and other expenses that ministers incur while do...
Read moreUrgent Housing Allowance Update for 2012
Dec 21, 2012
A question that often goes unasked and unanswered is, “Who actually qualifies for the housing allowance?” Most people automatic...
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