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AODA Toolbox
On January 1, 2017, new accessibility requirements come into effect from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Is your church ready?
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February 5, 2016
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What Churches Need to Know About Managing Overseas Ministries
Here are some of the financial administrative responsibilities connected with managing an overseas ministry that your church should consider (based on experience with my own church).
February 3, 2016
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Key Federal Tax Figures
The Key Federal Tax Figures displays variables from previous fiscal years to the current fiscal year.
November 5, 2015
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Complying With the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA)
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires all organizations that serve the public to adopt a Customer Service Policy. Here's a sample policy for churches to consider.
October 12, 2015
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IRS Multilingual Gateway - US
The Multilingual Gateway on IRS.gov contains federal tax information in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. You'll find useful forms for personal as well as church tax requirements.
October 8, 2015
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Church Plant Legal and Financial Organization
Organizing and planting a new church requires careful planning and implementation. Keep reading to find practical help on the legal and financial aspects of organizing.
January 20, 2015
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Bylaws for Nonprofit Corporations (US)
Churches are encouraged to use legal counsel for creating bylaws but this sample may be a great place to start.
October 14, 2014
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Worth's Income Tax Guide (US)
This annual publication provides up to date tax information specifically for ministers.
October 14, 2014
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Canada Revenue Agency Site for Charities
Canada Revenue Agency site for helpful information on charities and giving.
October 14, 2014
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Internal Revenue Service and Religious Organizations
Internal Revenue Service website for charities and religious organizations.
October 2, 2014
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AODA Resources (Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act)
Here is a list of resources for churches to use to become compliant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Although the target audience is for those living in Ontario, there are many helpful hints for all churches!
August 19, 2014
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Unrelated Business Income Tax (IRS)
Unrelated Business Income defines an activity is an unrelated business if three requirements are met: 1. It is a trade or business, 2. It is regularly carried on, 3...
August 19, 2014
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Tax Information for Churches (IRS)
The following website has tax information from the IRS for churches and religious organizations.
August 19, 2014
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IRS Reporting
The information in the attached document provides the names of IRS forms that are commonly filed by churches in the course of ordinary business.
August 19, 2014
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IRS Publications
The following link redirects you to the IRS Publications.
August 19, 2014
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IRS Forms
The following link redirects you to the IRS webpage. This webpage provides you with a list of forms and a search box to find any needed documents.
August 11, 2014
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SECA %
SECA Tax is a form that self employed business owners must pay based on their net earnings from self employement.
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 11, 2014
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Independent Contractors
IRS Topic 762 explains the difference in common law between independent contractors and employees.
August 11, 2014
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Immigration Control
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a government agency that manages and inspects lawful immigration to the United States.
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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Michigan Articles of Incorporation
Attached are Microsoft Word documents of the Articles of Incorporation for both a newly formed and already incorporated member church in the state of Michigan.
August 7, 2014
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Model Articles of Incorporation - Canada
This is a legal document which will be filed within the province to create a corporation.
August 7, 2014
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Model Articles of Incorporation - USA
Below is a Microsoft Word version of content for Articles of Incorporation (or Restated Articles of Incorporation) for a member church located in the United States but outside of Michigan.