Q&A: Officiating Weddings
How do I report income for officiating wedding ceremonies if I'm no longer employed by a church?
Exemption
Q&A: Opting Out of Social Security
Should ministers opt out of Social Security?
Q&A: Is Our Pastor’s Discretionary Account Considered Taxable Income?
Such discretionary funds are full of potential payroll and accounting pitfalls.
Q&A: Rental of Church Facilities
Does charging money for ministry space threaten our tax exempt status?
Q&A: Renting Church Property for Business Use
Should our church rent space to a member for use as a meeting room?
Q&A: Churches and Form 990
How do you know if your tax exemption status is still valid with the IRS?
News You Can Use
Congress to consider creative solutions for maintaining funding.
Maximizing a Major Tax Benefit for Ministers
It's time to check—and possibly amend—2009 housing allowances.
The New 403(b) Regulations
Impact on church retirement.
Exceptions to Sales Tax Exemption
There are times when churches pay—or collect—sales tax.
Q&A: Consequences of a Church’s Political Participation
What happens if we lose our tax-exempt status?
Q&A: What Would Happen If We Lost Our Tax-Exempt Status?
I am aware that churches risk the loss of their tax-exempt status if they participate
Employees Who Claim Tax-Exemption and Donating to Mission Trips
Should we honor an employee's request to discontinue withholding taxes?
The Exemption of Ministers from Social Security
The Tax Court issues an important decision.
Q&A: Are We Automatically Exempt Because We Are a Church?
Many churches seek recognition of tax-exempt status from the IRS because it offers assurance that the church is recognized as exempt and qualifies for related tax benefits.
New Reporting Requirement for Small Charities
Will churches be required to file IRS Form 990-N?
Proposed Legislation Would Simplify College Tax Credits
Complex tax breaks discourage qualified students from claiming benefits.
The Risk of Losing Church Property in a Tax Sale
Recent case illustrates need for churches to monitor the tax status of their property.
The IRS Political Activities Compliance Initiative
Church Law and Tax 2006-09-01 The IRS Political Activities Compliance Initiative Richard R. Hammar, J.D.,
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