The Refundable Tithe Dilemma
Sep 30, 2014
Refunding a tithe or any other type of contribution to a church may have tax consequences for the giver. Moreover, the church needs to take certain du...
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Return to All PostsBefore You Write a Paycheck; Do This
Jul 30, 2013
Not too long ago, I was in Charlotte, NC speaking at a conference. During our morning break a pastor told me about the growth their churc...
Read moreNorth Carolina Pastor Ordered to Pay IRS $85,000.00
Jul 15, 2013
Hearing from a judge that you have to pay the IRS $85,000.00 is not easy for anyone. It was especially hard for the pastor in North Carolina bec...
Read more5 Thoughts on Same-Sex Marriage and the Church
Jul 18, 2013
By now most ministers and leaders have heard that the Supreme Court issued a ruling on June 26, 2013, that will have far-reaching consequences for bot...
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One Big Scam for Churches to Avoid
Jun 12, 2013
Today, I want to talk to you about a scam that has been circulating for several years, causing severe legal and tax problems for pastors and churches ...
Read moreMinisters; The New IRS Bull's Eye
Jun 10, 2013
Owing thousands of dollars to the IRS was the last thing on Pastor King's mind. The church he pastored-with its approximate 85 members-was only ...
Read moreThree Documents Board Members Must Sign
Jun 06, 2013
Is there any special paperwork that has to be filed in order for someone to officially serve on the board of directors of a church? How about a ...
Read moreIRS Revives Section 7611 Church Compliance Audit
May 20, 2013
Several years ago a church's tax-exempt status was revoked, retroactive 15 years. When Music Square Church was audited by the IRS under section ...
Read more4 Signs Your Church Needs a Fresh Start
May 16, 2013
"So, what do you have?" was my question to Pastor Dixon, who had called to seek out help with his church. He knew something was not quite right...
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