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The Minister's Housing Allowance Back Under Attack

Sep 04, 2016

You might not be aware, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation is once again challenging the minister’s housing allowance. This coming just tw...

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What To Do When It's Time to Reclassify Your Ministry

Oct 27, 2016

Did you know that not all religious organizations are treated the same by the IRS? The benefits to donors are virtually the same; whether you donate ...

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4 Safety Tips for Your Church's Fall Festival

Oct 04, 2016

They dodged a bullet this time and the event team knew it. Pastor Glenn was grateful that he heeded the advice of another pastor and hired security fo...

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Does a Church Need to be 501(c)(3) Approved?

May 18, 2017

Every so often, I get the question, “If we are a church, why do we need to apply for 501(c)(3) status?”  This is not a totally uncom...

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How to Generate Momentum for Your Church

Aug 04, 2016

Much like the beginning of a new year, the arrival of the fall season brings about the same feelings of newness. It is a chance for a fresh start and ...

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IRS to Hire 700 Enforcement Officers; What This Means for Churches

Jul 28, 2016

This summer the IRS has been busy. In the biggest enforcement hiring move in 5 years, according to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, the IRS started the...

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5 Big Challenges That Every Church Faces

Jul 19, 2016

The landscape for churches and ministries is one that is filled with many pitfalls. Over the last twenty years, Congress and the IRS have become very ...

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The Do's and Don'ts of Counting Church Money

Aug 01, 2017

Daniel could not believe how far he had come since he first entered the ministry 20 years ago. As a young man fresh out of bible college, he was ready...

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5 Best Practices for Church Payroll Compliance

Jul 05, 2016

“If our church is going to be responsible for payroll, we just won’t compensate anyone.” As the pastor said this, my eyes were opene...

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