Do Churches Automatically Get Tax-Exempt Status, or Do I Need 501(c)(3)?
May 03, 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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Busting Myths and Sharing Truths About Church Incorporation
Oct 15, 2025
I frequently hear concerns about incorporation, questions about how that will affect your freedom, and whether incorporating gives the government cont...
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Church Tax-Exempt Status Is Constitutional — But Are You Compliant?
Sep 24, 2025
In August 2024, a federal court ruled that laws granting tax-exempt status to churches, ministries, and religious institutions are constitutional. Thi...
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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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Why Some Churches Have Multiple 501(c)(3)s—And Why Yours Might Need One Too
Jun 11, 2025
Having multiple 501(c)(3)s is not a new concept, but it’s rarely talked about in the way I want to share with you today. When your church recei...
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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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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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Key Steps for Thriving in 2025
Jan 22, 2025
As we step into 2025, the ministry landscape continues to evolve, presenting new challenges and opportunities for churches and ministries. This year i...
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