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Do Churches Pay Payroll Taxes?

Tax exemption for churches may seem simple enough to some, but certain intricacies must be acknowledged. Yes, churches are tax-exempt for federal and state income tax purposes but there are tax considerations in other areas for churches. Churches are not required to...

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What Is Fund Accounting for Churches?

While the fundamentals of accounting are similar across industries, the desired outcome of the accounting function does vary depending on the nature of the organization. Unlike the corporate accounting methods used by for-profit businesses, fund accounting focuses on...

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Can my church legally show the Super B*wl?

In short, yes, but there are stipulations.  First off, it’s probably best to avoid the use of the term “Super Bowl” as it is protected trademark of the NFL.  Secondly, a church should only use equipment that it uses on an ongoing basis for ministry purposes(i.e. don’t...

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The importance of donor letters

Just how important are those end of year donor letters and statements that charitable organizations send? Very important, according to the IRS. In a recent case, courts disallowed a charitable contribution deduction for a donor because of a defective donor letter sent...

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Are Love Offerings Taxable to the Recipient?

At times, churches can receive funds from members of their congregations specifically for a pastor, musician, or another individual to honor and bless them for their service to the church. These funds are often referred to as “love offerings,” and these amounts must...

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Fun with FICA tax!

One confusing area of church payroll is how to handle Social Security & Medicare taxes for Ordained/Licensed ministers.  Ordained/Licensed ministers are considered to be self-employed when it comes to their income from the church.  This means that churches are not...

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