CPA's Advice Cost Church

Apr 23, 2017

I met a pastor in San Diego, California a few years back at one of our conferences. He was attending the conference along with his church administrato...

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How to Handle Designated Donations Given to Your Ministry

Apr 20, 2017

Churches and ministries often receive designated funds for building campaigns, outreach programs, or benevolence. While these offerings are indeed a b...

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How Protect Your Church from an IRS Audit

Apr 06, 2017

For the past 6 years, Michelle has faithfully served as her church’s secretary. She has been a member of her church for the past 8 years, and ...

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What Ministries Should Know About IRS Form 990

May 09, 2023

As a ministry leader, it is essential to understand the significance of annually filing IRS Form 990 for tax-exempt organizations....

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Can Churches Share Their Tax-Exempt Status? Part 2

Mar 23, 2017

In Part 1, we talked about the concept of putting other ministries under the “umbrella” of your church. Although it is a pleasant concept,...

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Can Churches Share Their Tax-Exempt Status? Part 1

Mar 21, 2017

Many pastors believe that once a church has been established, any ministry started afterward can be “covered” by the church. This is often...

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3 Positions Every Church Board Must Fill

Mar 19, 2017

When pastors begin planning for the launch of a new church, they often think of the various people who will join their launch team. The pastors consid...

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7 Big Mistakes Ministers Make with Their Taxes

Feb 22, 2018

Filing taxes can be a daunting task for anyone. Ministers’ taxes can especially be daunting because if churches do not properly handle the mini...

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How to Legally Operate Your Ministry in Another State

Mar 14, 2017

It had been nearly 8 years since Pastor Michael started his church in Memphis, Tennessee. The years had gone fairly smooth for him and the church (not...

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