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Do You Know How to Classify Your Ministry?

May 14, 2015

When ministry leaders make the decision to pursue 501(c)(3) tax-exempt recognition, they are often unaware that there is more than one way to be class...

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IRS Deadline Approaches, Are You Prepared?

Apr 28, 2016

It is hard to believe the speed with which this year is passing. Before we know it, 2016 will have come and gone and we will be celebrating a new year...

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Are You Funding the Mission or the Missionary?

Jul 12, 2016

One afternoon a pastor called to ask an important question regarding funds provided to a missionary supported by their ministry. The church had sent $...

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Should You Change Your Tax Exempt Status?

Mar 15, 2016

Pastor Teddy began his ministry as an evangelist 8 years ago. Two years after he started, he decided to incorporate his ministry as a religious nonpro...

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One Form Every Ministry Has to File

Feb 03, 2015

*Please note that churches are exempt from filing Form 990 Several years ago, a couple dreamed of establishing a ministry in the inner city commu...

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Federal Law Allows Court to Take Church Tithes

Sep 08, 2014

On December 16, 2013 the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a bankruptcy court's decision and ruled that a church had to turn over to a bankrup...

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Must Read: Before You Get 501(c)(3)

Sep 01, 2014

In June of 2012, Pastor Nick discovered that the IRS had revoked their newly acquired 501(c)(3) status.  He had no idea why.  Why would the ...

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Honorariums Into Tax Free Housing Allowance?

Aug 27, 2014

The ride home from the airport felt unusually short.  So short, that I could not even recall the journey.  I had been too engrossed in my th...

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How Pastors Misuse Church Credit Cards & What To Do About It

Aug 17, 2017

Understanding how to properly use a church credit card is imperative if pastors and church leaders wish to maintain financial accountability, stewards...

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