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8 Ways the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Ministers

Aug 27, 2025

I spoke with a pastor in Kansas whose taxes we prepared, and after he learned how the tax laws worked, he went from paying $4,500 a year in federal ta...

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IRS Ruling Expands Church Political Speech

Jul 16, 2025

The headlines are everywhere: “IRS Clears Way for Churches to Endorse Political Candidates.” And this time, they are not exaggerating. On ...

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Big Win for Churches: New Rulings Support Faith-Based Businesses

Aug 20, 2025

The trend of church ownership in for-profit businesses is on an upward trajectory. Church leaders are increasingly leveraging the acquisition and crea...

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Can Your Church Lose Tax-Exempt Status Over Same-Sex Marriage?

Sep 10, 2025

Many legal experts contend that there's a precedent in place today that would allow the IRS to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that oppo...

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Do You Need Help Getting Right with the Government?

May 28, 2025

During a recent partnership meeting, one of our partners asked, “Can StartCHURCH help us get this network of churches right with the government?...

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Is Your Ministry Vulnerable?

May 21, 2025

Not too long ago, our founder shared a staggering statistic: nearly 1,000 churches face lawsuits every month. Yes, you read that correctly. While this...

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5 Powerful Reasons Your Church Needs 501(c)(3) Status

May 07, 2025

As church leaders, it's not uncommon to grapple with the decision of whether applying for 501(c)(3) status is truly necessary. The conversation surrou...

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Do I Really Need 501(c)(3) Status?

Apr 09, 2025

I’m asked this question at least once every time I’m at a conference, followed by: “As a church, we’re automatically tax-exemp...

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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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