IRS Rules Church “Coffee Shop” Not Tax-Exempt
Nov 02, 2017
I love talking with pastors. I get to hear about how their churches are impacting their community and about their visions and dreams for the future.&n...
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Return to All PostsAre There Any Benefits of 501(c)(3) for Churches?
Oct 03, 2017
There is a lot of information on the Internet about whether or not churches should apply for and obtain 501(c)(3) approval. There are those who say ch...
Read moreIRS Denies a $65 Million Charitable Tax Deduction
Aug 24, 2017
In order for your donors to claim a tax deduction for the donations they give to your church, they must properly “substantiate” their dona...
Read moreThe Missing Ingredients in Starting a Church
Aug 08, 2017
My wife is Greek and one of her favorite things to do is cook. Recently, she was trying to cook a special Greek bread. She spent hours measuring and m...
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IRS Challenges Reimbursements
Jul 25, 2017
If I asked you to tell me the difference between accountable and nonaccountable reimbursements, would you be able to? I imagine some of you would and ...
Read moreDo You Know How to Pay Guest Speakers?
Jun 13, 2017
Churches regularly use the services and spiritual gifts of guest speakers. In fact, chances are that your church has recently hosted a guest speaker, ...
Read moreHow to Legally Help the Poor
Jun 08, 2017
As Pastor James was on his way home from Sunday morning service, he noticed a gentleman holding a sign at a traffic light. Without having to read the ...
Read moreAre There Limits on Pastoral Lunch Expenses?
Jun 01, 2017
When was the last time you treated a guest speaker or another pastor to lunch? What about lunch with another staff member? Did you purchase the lunch ...
Read moreCourt Says Love Offerings are Taxable
May 16, 2017
In 2012, Pastor Jackson’s church had approximately 25 to 30 active members, seven ministers, and the church held services three days each week. ...
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