The Tax Code’s “No Inurement” Limitation
Failure to meet certain conditions can jeopardize a church's exempt status.
Exemption
Court Dismisses Atheist Challenge to Filing Exemptions for Churches
Judge cites federal appeals court’s rejection of housing allowance challenge.
Kentucky Court’s Ruling Favors Churches, Clergy
Judge’s opinion may shed light on how Wisconsin housing allowance appeal may go.
Q&A: Can Ministers “Opt Out” of Obamacare?
Exploring whether or not Form 4361 exempts ministers from the Affordable Care Act.
Housing Allowance Challenge Dismissed
Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their challenge
Calculating Overtime
Incorrectly paying employees can leave churches exposed to lawsuits.
Making the Most of a Housing Allowance
Understand how and when to designate a housing allowance.
Q&A: Is Form 990 Required for Churches?
Several organizations are exempt from this reporting requirement
Preserving Property Tax Exemptions
Why churches must ensure records are accurate.
Q&A: Limits on Housing Allowance
Can our pastor buy a home—and live in the parsonage?
Adding Up Property Taxes
7 common conflicts that land churches in court.
Court: No Housing Allowances for Second Homes
Ruling reverses controversial 'Driscoll' decision.
Q&A: Social Security Exemption
Does a Social Security exemption apply to past secular work?
Are Group Exemption Rulings Threatened?
Debunking false claims about tax exemptions for thousands of churches.
Does Your Church Owe Taxes on Alternative Revenue?
Answers about the often misunderstood world of unrelated business income.
Tax Court Addresses Housing Allowances for Clergy with Two Homes
Driscoll v. Commissioner, 135 T.C. No. 27 (2010)
Q&A: Housing Allowance on Two Homes
Can a housing allowance be applied to more than one home?
Assessing the Tax Relief Act
What should churches note when preparing taxes for 2010 and beyond?
Q&A: Running a Business at Church
Should we allow a church member to run a business on church property?
Q&A: Amending a Housing Allowance
Can we increase our pastor's housing allowance during the year?