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Can Politics Endanger My 501(c)(3) Status?

Sep 26, 2019

With the 2020 elections around the corner, many pastors and ministry leaders are asking themselves, “Can my church participate in politics witho...

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Can Your Church Influence Legislation?

Sep 05, 2019

The 2020 United States presidential election is on the horizon. It will not be long before we see advertisements for political campaigns and are bomba...

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Can Renting Jeopardize Your Church's Status?

Aug 27, 2019

As a pastor, you can’t help to think about the fact that during many hours of the week you have this beautiful, spacious building that, for most...

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Important: Did I Support or Pay a Missionary?

Aug 20, 2019

In Matthew 28:16-10, Jesus gave us the Great Commission: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make ...

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Church Taxed on Funds Raised?

Jul 16, 2019

“Can my ministry sell items or charge money for events?”  At StartCHURCH, many pastors and ministry leaders call us asking this ques...

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Do Churches Need to Update the IRS?

Jun 25, 2019

Has your church or organization been in existence for over two years? Have you made any significant changes to your structure? Are you thinking of sta...

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What's the Difference Between 508 and 501(c)(3)?

Jun 06, 2019

“So, I’m a 508(c)(1)(a) church; I’m a free church. I don’t need the 501(c)(3)!”  The pastor making this comment wa...

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Can the IRS Really Ask for Church Records?

Jun 04, 2019

After working with thousands of churches, one of the most common things I hear is, “If we become a 501(c)(3) church, then the IRS could come kno...

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Why Ministries Need to File This Annual Form

May 09, 2019

Congratulations! You have made it through April 15. The April 15 deadline for filing personal tax returns seems to always induce stress and often a se...

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