Substantiating Gifts of Property
Insufficient substantiation can cause the loss of a charitable contribution deduction.
Deductions
How the Pension Reform Legislation Affects Your Church
The 10 most important changes for churches and church staff.
The Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005
Church Law and Tax 2006-07-01 The Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 Richard
Substantiating Charitable Contributions
Why some church receipts are insufficient.
Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005
Act provides incentives for charitable donors, relief for hurricane victims.
Tax Court Applies “Deason Rule” to Minister’s Business Expenses
Rule reduces ministers' business expense deduction.
Tax Court Denies Deduction for Donation of Computer Equipment to a Church
Donor failed to appraise equipment or meet substantiation requirements.
The Indian Ocean Tsunami Relief Act
What church treasurers need to know.
The 2003 Tax Law
Application to churches and church staff.
IRS Ruling Provides Helpful Guidance for Designated Gifts
Clarification provided for gifts that are earmarked for specific individuals.
Properly Reporting Year-End Contributions for Tax Purposes
Generally, checks backdated for December but received in January must be reported with the new year's contributions.
IRS Addresses Substantiation of Charitable Contributions
What church treasurers need to know.
White House and Congress Reach Deal on Aid to Charity
What church treasurers need to know about the CARE Bill.
Has Your Staff Completed New W-4 Forms?
Check with all nonminister employees that this important task is complete.
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
What church treasurers need to know.
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
Over 440 tax code changes-here is what church leaders need to know.
What Church Treasurers Should Know About Gifts of Stock (Part 2)
Churches and donors need to know the applicable tax rules.
What Church Treasurers Should Know About Gifts of Stock (Part 1)
Churches and donors need to know the applicable tax rules.
Failure to Remit Withheld Taxes to IRS Impacts Employer, Not Worker
Churches that withhold compensation to cover taxes are liable for that amount, court rules.
Tax Court Addresses Clergy Income and Expenses, Again
Recent court ruling highlights several important guidelines for church treasurers.