Do Churches Automatically Get Tax-Exempt Status, or Do I Need 501(c)(3)?
Aug 14, 2025
Understanding How Tax-Exempt Status Really Works for Churches When you start a church, one of the first questions that arises is: “Do I need to...
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IRS Compliant Staff Blessing: A New Way Forward
Sep 17, 2025
If you pastor a church or lead a ministry, you probably know this tension well: You want to bless your team, but your budget has limits. You want to c...
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The Church Bylaws Audit: 8 Questions Every Leader Should Answer
Oct 29, 2025
When bylaws lack explicit provisions, state incorporation laws often take over. In many states, this can give voting members the power to remove board...
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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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Your Book Is Published—But is it Really Yours?
Jul 26, 2025
In today’s digital age, the creation and management of intellectual property (IP) are critical considerations for ministries and churches. Wheth...
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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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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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We Are a Church, But IRS Says We Are a Ministry
Jul 10, 2024
Pastor John established Lakeside Church1 in his home. In three months, the church became a sanctuary for 18 regular attendees who gathered every Sunda...
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IRS Finds Loophole to Get Church Records
Jul 03, 2024
The IRS has found a way of getting church records without having to comply with Section 7611. In Topeka, Kansas, a case brought to light significant c...
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