Auditing Reimbursements; An Easy Win For the IRS
Aug 15, 2012
A court case took place this year that reminds us of how ministers and church employees can lose largely in an audit. It appears that the IRS ha...
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A Faith Step and a Legal Step
Aug 13, 2012
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 a step....
Read morePastor and First Lady Indicted for Gambling Away Church Money
Jul 16, 2012
The former pastors of a church in Houston, TX have been arrested and charged with "aggregate theft and misapplication of fiduciary property." Th...
Read moreWhen Starting Your Church Over is Best
Jun 13, 2012
"So, what do you have?" was my question to Pastor Dixon, who had called to seek out help with his church. He knew something was not quite right ...
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How to Deduct Expenses as a Minister and Save Big time
Apr 23, 2012
I want you to take a moment to contemplate the seriousness of properly saving receipts and strategizing next year's taxes starting today. I analyzed t...
Read moreCan Conducting a Wedding Land You in Jail?
Oct 31, 2012
This is a fact-based story Being asked to perform a wedding made Pastor Leavy feel honored, especially since the individuals to be wed were long-time ...
Read morePastor Runs Into Tax Trouble for Taking Guest Speaker to Lunch
Apr 12, 2012
It was his custom to take guest speakers to lunch or dinner after a church service. He felt it was part of being hospitable. In fact, he h...
Read moreYoung Church Forgets to File Tax Return, IRS Penalties Pile Up!
Apr 09, 2012
It was an hour-long conversation. I was talking to a pastor about his status as a church. He was upset because, having heard in the past that churches...
Read moreWhat if 100 New People Were Added to Your Church Today?
Mar 16, 2012
Have you considered what the impact would be if your church suddenly had 100 new people added to it? Most pastors and leaders would welcome and ...
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