All Members of One Church Get Sued at the Same Time
Mar 12, 2012
Several years ago a church in Texas ran into some trouble when a man wanted to sue the church. The problem, however, was that the church was not...
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Return to All PostsThree Myths About Form 1099 That May Affect You
Feb 16, 2012
This past week, an unusually large number of pastors and church treasurers were confused about the 1099 form. The confusion was quite extensive ...
Read moreIRS Ready to Take More From Churches
Jan 25, 2012
When the Small Business Jobs Act was signed into law, Section 2102 amended the tax code and more than doubled the penalties for 1099 forms. Your...
Read more7 Must Rules for Tax Receipts
Jan 19, 2012
It happens each year. Churches everywhere are trying to make sure they send out tax-deductible contribution statements to their donors by Januar...
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My Sunday Message and the Constructive Receipt Doctrine
Aug 30, 2011
Have you ever felt impressed by the Lord to prepare a certain message that you know will have a major impact on the congregation? Well, let me tell yo...
Read moreHave You Heard of the Housing Allowance Retirement Rule?
Aug 17, 2011
The vast majority of churches across America are not aware that a church can create a retirement (pension-like) plan that allows a minister to receive...
Read moreFive Tips to Fix Your Housing Allowance
Jan 23, 2015
It is not news to anyone that a minister of the gospel can designate some or all of his/her salary from the church as a housing allowance and then exc...
Read moreTaking a Good Look at the Ugly Side of Your Ministry
Jul 05, 2011
In 1995, my wife and I purchased 1 and 1/4 acres of vacant land in South Florida. Because the previous owner has used the property as "storage" for fa...
Read moreLove Offerings--When They Are Taxable and When They Are Not
Jun 23, 2011
The dialogue that surrounds the taxability of love offerings is similar to a pendulum swinging from one extreme to the other. There are some that...
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