Navigating New Laws: What California Nonprofits Need to Know from 2025
Feb 14, 2026
2025 brought one of the most significant waves of legal and administrative updates California nonprofits have faced in recent years. From new security...
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Should My Church Update Our Bylaws? Here's Why They Matter and How to Update Them
Feb 03, 2025
Why Should My Church Update Its Bylaws? Your church’s bylaws* are more than a formality. They are the governing document that defines how your ...
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How Ministers Can Legally Opt‑Out of Social Security (Form 4361 Explained)
Nov 26, 2025
Serving in ministry often comes with unique tax rules, and sometimes, special financial opportunities. One such provision is the ability for ordained ...
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Two Must-Have Clauses to Help Protect Your Church
Mar 16, 2021
Read Time: 2 Minutes At StartCHURCH, we strive to help churches and ministries protect themselves by helping to create a rock-solid foundation that c...
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Is Your Ordination Really Legal?
Jan 19, 2021
If you search "how to become an ordained minister" on Google, you will find more than eight million search results. While there is a lot of useful inf...
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Legal Rights for Churches Challenged
Jul 30, 2020
Many churches are trying their best to navigate the new realities of our current world. With the fall coming, and schools starting to announce back-to...
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Approved by IRS, Revoked by State
May 05, 2020
The world of compliance for nonprofit organizations can feel daunting at times, especially since there are often both IRS and state-level filing requi...
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Don’t Miss This Deadline For Your Church
Apr 04, 2019
Pastor Carlos looked around his desk. Under a disheveled pile of forms, envelopes, photos, and receipts, he found an inconspicuous looking postcard fr...
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1 Step Leads to 7% Budget Increase
Sep 27, 2018
“What do you mean I have to pay taxes on all this? I have the IRS letter right here! We are putting on a huge event this weekend. I don’t ...
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