10 Tips on Managing Church
Advice on how to approach the many details of ministry.
Ministers
The Deductibility of Pastors’ Business Expenses
Tax Court addresses substantiation requirements for clergy taxes.
Q&A: Too Late to Designate?
We failed to allocate a portion of our pastor's salary for housing. Is it too late to do so for this entire year?
Allocating a Housing Allowance
It costs the church nothing and saves your pastor thousands. Are you taking advantage of the No. 1 tax benefit for clergy?
Q&A: Foregoing Salary for a Tithe
Can a pastor's salary be declined and put toward his tithe instead?
Q&A: Avoiding Property Taxes
Is it legal to transfer the pastor's title to his home to our church?
Clergy, Counseling, and Criminal Liability
What churches must know about pastoral liability for sexual misconduct.
Q&A: What Are My Legal Duties for a Marriage Ceremony?
This eight-point checklist keeps the basics straight for pastors.
A Minister’s Most Important Tax Break
Summing up the housing allowance exclusion
Supreme Court Tackles “Ministerial Exception”
High Court will examine rule's scope.
Supreme Court Tackles “Ministerial Exception”
Church Law and Tax Report Supreme Court decision sets stage for possible new dismissal request.
The Ministerial Exception
Video Series
Q&A: Opting Out of Social Security
Should ministers opt out of Social Security?
Q&A: Can Our Pastor Perform a Legal Marriage Ceremony While Aboard a Cruise Ship?
This complex question requires a knowledge of both state and international laws.
Maximizing a Major Tax Benefit for Ministers
It's time to check—and possibly amend—2009 housing allowances.
Q&A: What Should We Consider Before Granting Pastor Emeritus Status?
Eight factors to address before making a final decision.
What Clergy Should Know About Same-Sex Marriages
Earlier this year the California Supreme Court ruled that a state law defining marriage as
The Exemption of Ministers from Social Security
The Tax Court issues an important decision.
The Ministry of Music
A federal court recognizes the central role of church music.
Revoking an Exemption from Social Security
Ministers may soon be allowed to revoke an exemption