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One Lost Paper Cost Pastor $309,000.00

Apr 14, 2011

" I know I filed it . . . I know I did!" said Pastor John Hunter.  "Where is it?" was the instant reply from the agent that sat across the desk.&...

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The Mistakes You Make Can Cost You!

Apr 12, 2011

In 2008, pastor Ned and his wife, Regina, started a church in northern California.  They had a goal of reaching into the community by using fine ...

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The Pastor's Blindside

Mar 21, 2011

The Joy of the Beginning After being on staff at a mega-church for several years, the Lord laid it on my heart to move to another state and plant a ne...

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When the IRS says You Get Paid Too Much

Mar 17, 2011

She was dismayed when she got a letter from the IRS telling her that her $18,000.00 salary at the church was too high.  After all, Pastor Geneva ...

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Is Your Ministry on an IRS List?

Mar 15, 2011

There are two lists that you need to know about that have been compiled by the IRS.  The first list, known as Publication 78, is one you want to ...

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Do I Report the Housing Allowance on my Tax Return?

Apr 15, 2014

A very common question we get this time of year from pastors, treasurers, CFO's, and administrators has to do with the housing allowance. It is, "How ...

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1099 Law May Change and Bring Relief to Churches

Feb 02, 2011

In April of 2010, I wrote an article about a new law that made it tougher on churches.  The law mandates all churches, ministries, non-profit org...

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Three Common Mistakes Made When Launching a Church

Jan 15, 2017

Pastor Zack had been a youth pastor for many years prior to planting a church. As the current lead pastor, he was doing a great job attracting new mem...

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1st Quarter 2012 Church Tax Calendar

Jan 14, 2012

Every year in January, our office gets tons of phone calls from pastors and leaders asking about tax forms and what needs to be filed in January. ...

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