Can the IRS Tax Pastor Appreciation Gifts?

Oct 12, 2017

“Well done pastor!” The driving force behind what pastors and ministry leaders do is a higher calling from the Lord to help those who are...

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Are 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...

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Avoiding Illegal Use of the Church Credit Card

Sep 28, 2017

There is some debate as to whether or not pastors should have a discretionary fund. The problem with this particular debate is not the topic itself, b...

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Should Ministers Opt Out of Social Security?

Sep 26, 2017

There is a difference between being a know-it-all and being someone who is well informed.  The former is a person who behaves as if he/she knows...

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"How to Sue a Church" . . . Really?

Sep 14, 2017

I was up late the other day doing some research on church compliance and tax law. I was about to call it a night when I came across an article en...

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How Ministers Can Prepare for Retirement

Aug 29, 2017

Scripture admonishes us to continue to prepare for the future. For instance, Proverbs 6:6-8 teaches us the wisdom of the ant by telling us it gathers ...

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IRS 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...

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How to Protect Your Church Property and Assets

Aug 15, 2017

When I survey the direction of ministry today, I see a country that is being torn from within. Our legislative culture is becoming more and more hosti...

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The 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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