August 19, 2014
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Audit vs Review
Learn more about the difference between auditing and reviewing.
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August 19, 2014
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IRS Publications
The following link redirects you to the IRS Publications.
August 18, 2014
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Pastor Tax FAQs
Do you have questions about your Pastor's earnings regarding SECA or FICA, Income Tax withholdings, or Parsonage Allowance?
August 18, 2014
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Pastor Social Security
Income tax, social security tax, and Medicare tax are paid on wages and self-employment income. Social security and Medicare taxes are collected under one of two systems...
August 11, 2014
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Wage Scales
The wages scale is based on a number of criteria. This excel spreadsheet (which is a sample from a church) will help you distinguish salary grades based on that criteria.
August 11, 2014
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403b Plan
This publication will help you better understand the tax rules that apply to your 403(b) (tax-sheltered annuity) plan. You will understand and identify excessive contributions, basic rules for claiming the retirement savings, and more.
August 8, 2014
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Non Cash Gifts
You can deduct your contributions only if you make them to a qualified organization. IRS Publication 526 discusses the organizations that qualify to receive deductible contributions.
August 8, 2014
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IRS Documentation Requirements
This document explains how to claim a deduction for your charitable contributions. The types of organizations to which you can make deductible charitable contributions are explained in the following link,
August 7, 2014
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Bookkeeping Made Simple
These books will simplify the accounting process and methods involved.
August 6, 2014
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Volunteer Ministry Covenant
Ministry leaders and volunteers agree to adhere to these standards. When these standards are violated they submit to correction and, if warranted, removal from leadership or service in that ministry.
August 6, 2014
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Church Software
The Church Software includes recommendations for accounting software and church administration software. The recommended software packages are designed to best suit your ministry.
August 6, 2014
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Church Management Software
The Church Law and Tax Group has a wide variety of resources to provide financial, legal and administrative support for your ministry.
April 7, 2014
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Continuing Education for Ministers - U.S.
Does your minister have a "Continuing Education" line item as part of their compensation package? Here is one way you could ensure that your minister uses the fund each year for the primary purpose.
April 3, 2014
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Assistant Treasurer Job Description
The Assistant Treasurer is accountable to the Administration Team for the proper recording of giving by the congregation. The Assistant Treasurer replaces the Treasurer upon retirement and serves as backup Treasurer when the Treasurer is unavailable.
April 3, 2014
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Pastor of Discipleship Job Description
The Pastor of Discipleship is accountable to the Senior Pastor for guiding and equipping members to develop and live in relationships of full-orbed discipleship. Full-orbed discipleship includes pastoral care, spiritual growth and outreach. This position will serve as a member of Shepherd Elders and ex officio member of Service Deacons.
March 14, 2014
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Saving for Retirement—Church Staff (US)
Does your church contribute to a retirement plan or encourage contributions to a retirement plan through matching contributions? One option you may want to consider for your non-minister church staff is a SIMPLE IRA.
February 3, 2014
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Employee vs. Independent Contractor (US)
Many churches rely on paid staff to manage various aspects of ministry, from performing music during worship services to administering outreach programs. Are these paid staff church employees or independent contractors?
March 5, 2012
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Tax Guide for Churches in the U.S.
Are you looking for information on what annual filings are required by churches? Here's a great resource from the IRS, "Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations."
November 8, 2010
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CRCNA Letter of Call (US and Canada)
Sometimes churches forget all the costs involved with a call to a new minister, and these samples (US and CAN) are certainly helpful in preparing that Letter of Call.
August 10, 2010
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Salesforce for Church - Part I
Salesforce, like Google Apps, is available to non-profits for free. I am writing this article to tell you about how I've set up Salesforce for our church to track membership and our offerings.
June 22, 2010
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Some Thoughts About Pastoring the Pastor
It’s Sunday morning. Nobody talked much on the way to church today. Mom and Dad had words. But the kids were quiet. They knew better than to speak up when the air was thick with the tension of an argument.
May 5, 2010
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Expense Reimbursement Plan
If you don’t have a written policy regarding how expenses are reimbursed, you will have a hard time enforcing accountability for reimbursable expenses.
April 21, 2010
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Reimburse Ministerial Expenses Legally
Since ministers are not allowed to deduct church related business expenses from their local church employment as self-employed workers, often ministers and other church employees pay unnecessary income taxes on legitimate business expenses.
January 27, 2010
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ABC's of Building Our Church Budget
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38
January 20, 2010
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Getting Started in Church Administration
As you start your role, you are called to first understand the current situation and develop relationships with those involved in areas of ministry where you will be serving.