by Ryan Foust | Jul 22, 2026 | Tax
Many ministries quietly earn money from activities that look ordinary — a rented parking lot, a podcast sponsor, a fellowship hall booking, a small bookstore. While some of that income is fully exempt from income tax, some of it can trigger a federal tax called...
by Ryan Foust | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Few things reflect a church’s spirit of service like a volunteer who steps forward to keep the books. It’s an act of stewardship. But a willing heart and the specialized knowledge church finances demand are two different things. The costs of an...
by Ryan Foust | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every church treasurer knows the feeling. The first warm Sunday arrives, the sanctuary looks a little emptier, and a few weeks later the bank balance confirms what attendance already suggested. Summer has a way of quietly tightening a church’s finances — and...
by Ryan Foust | May 4, 2026 | Accounting, Tax
Few pieces of mail unsettle a church office like an envelope from the IRS. An official notice can feel like an accusation — but it is not a verdict. In most cases it is a routine request: a missing form, a mismatched deposit, or a question needing a documented...
by Ryan Foust | Apr 20, 2026 | Accounting
As the days lengthen and the world outside bursts into bloom, the season of spring naturally invites a sense of renewal and tidiness. This urge to declutter and organize extends beyond our homes; it’s a powerful metaphor for how churches can approach their...
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