Avoiding Tax Pitfalls of Short-Term Mission Trips
Handling fundraising, expenditures for maximum tax benefits.
Reporting Requirements
Q&A: Receiving Credit Card Donations
When are contributions made using a credit card receiptable?
How the IRS Determines If a Church Must Pay UBIT
A look at why the unrelated business income tax exists, plus a case review that shows how the resulting tax code was applied to one church.
Congress Fails to Repeal New Form 1099 Reporting
New requirements will begin in 2012.
Giving to Foreign Charities
Recent case highlights limits on overseas giving.
Q&A: Amending a Housing Allowance
Can we increase our pastor's housing allowance during the year?
Navigating Mileage Reimbursements
Follow these directions to substantiate driving expenses.
What to Know About Withholding Payroll Taxes
The IRS takes W-4s seriously, and so should you.
Q&A: Opting Out of Social Security
Should ministers opt out of Social Security?
Before Your Church Sells a Donated Car
Vehicle substantiation requirements widely disregarded.
Failure to Comply
Willful disregard of payroll tax reporting rules can be costly.
Nine Tips for Deducting Charitable Contributions
A guideline for computing deductions.
Maximizing a Major Tax Benefit for Ministers
It's time to check—and possibly amend—2009 housing allowances.
Obama Asks Congress for Cap on Charitable Contribution Deductions
Will proposal spell disaster for churches?
Filing Form 5578
One of the most neglected federal reporting requirements.
IRS Delays 403(b) Regulations
Extension gives plan sponsors more time to ensure plans comply with new regulations.
Q&A: Correcting Contribution Receipts
Can our church issue an amended receipt to a donor?
Timely Tax Tips
Need help completing a W-2, W-3, 1099, or 1096 form?
Substantiating Charitable Contributions
Why some church receipts are insufficient.
Q&A: Loaning Church Funds to Church Leaders
What are the tax implications or potential penalties of doing so?