3 Common Mistakes Churches Make When Paying Pastors
Apr 26, 2016
Since we are through the brunt of tax season, we can take a moment to breathe a sigh of relief; we all made it through and in one piece. However, befo...
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Tither Denied Deduction Because Church was not 501(c)(3)
Jan 26, 2017
In the case of Taylor v. Commissioner, Mr. Taylor was informed that his tax deductions were denied by the IRS, despite his legal counsel explaining th...
Read moreThe Path to Freedom
Jun 23, 2015
A couple of years ago I was having lunch with a staff member of a church with whom I was well acquainted. We sat down at our table and reminisce...
Read moreHow the IRS Looks at a Pastor's Salary
Apr 07, 2014
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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7 Life-Saving Guidelines for Pastors
Nov 24, 2015
Starting a church requires faith. No matter how much you prepare, you never feel fully ready or capable. You simply believe, and then you take the ste...
Read more2nd Quarter Ministry Tax Calendar
Mar 18, 2014
Can you believe that the first quarter of 2014 is almost behind us? This year has started out amazingly well. By the end of the 1st quarter, we will h...
Read moreMinisters and Public Insurance
Mar 11, 2014
Key Point: A minister can apply to become exempt from paying the 15.3% self-employment tax. Most ministers today that apply for the self-e...
Read more#1 Deduction Ministers Miss
Mar 19, 2015
Pastors all across America work hard and are underpaid. Statistics show that the average pastor is severely underpaid; more than in any other professi...
Read moreMy Treasurer Quit; What Now?
Feb 10, 2014
It was early December and Alejandro had just left his pastor’s office, telling him he was resigning his post as the church treasurer. It did ...
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