There is an idea gaining popularity in the church world today that churches should claim tax exempt status under Internal Revenue Code section 508(c)(1)(A) rather than section 501(c)(3) for [...]
Churches and other nonprofit employers may officer fringe benefits that are subject to state and federal employment taxes. In particular, nonprofit employers should familiarize themselves with [...]
How to Correctly Prepare a Written Acknowledgment of a Contribution by a Donor to a Church or Other Charity
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Churches and charities that receive tax-deductible charitable contributions are subject to federal tax laws. In particular, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requires that donors obtain specific [...]
Churches often provide housing assistance for their pastors or ministers, whether it be a church-owned parsonage or some type of housing allowance. Whatever the situation, housing allowances [...]
The Effect of AB506 on Churches: Background Checks and Training Requirements for Church Staff and Volunteers in Youth Service Organizations
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California Bus. & Prof. Code §18975, which California Governor signed into law on September 16, 2021, establishes important requirements for all youth service organizations, including [...]
Two federal district courts across the country have issued decisions over the last few months finding that private high schools are subject to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972. [...]
Licensed, commissioned, or ordained ministers generally are employees of the churches, denominations, or other organizations they serve. Churches hire pastors or ministers to perform ministerial [...]
Like any other business or organization, churches must routinely enter legal church contracts to operate. Therefore, church leaders must be aware of and understand the implications of common [...]
Many churches, especially those that do not operate as part of a larger denomination, do not give a lot thought to the terms of employment when they call a pastor to serve their church. However, [...]
Social media use by employees has become a controversial issue in recent years. More and more employees have found themselves the subjects of discipline or even termination from their employers [...]