I think you would need to pay the substitute either as an employee, or contract and issue a 1099. If you pay your regular church secretary it will be reported as wages on her W-2 and she will pay taxes on the pay.
In terms of your second question - if a church purchases health insurance and pays the insurance company (or broker) directly then they are providing a benefit for the employee and the premium paid on their behalf is not taxable.
If the church pays the employee to purchase their own insurance, or provides some payment in lieu of the insurance, e.g. an opt out payment because they are covered by a spouse, these amounts must be considered taxable income for the employee.
At this point we are not aware of any changes to the Medicare Advantage plans, other than new taxes that likely will be added in to the premiums charged by insurance companies.
Posted in: Time Tracking & Overtime for Salaried Employees
I don't believe there is a "boiler plate policy" that can be applied.
The following online entry might provide some assistance.
https://www.dakotasumc.org/media/files/FIN_ADMIN/CHURCH_TREAS/FLSA_Guidance.pdf
You can also contact our Human Resources Office if you have specific questions 616-224-0770
Posted in: Paying Employee Substitutes
I think you would need to pay the substitute either as an employee, or contract and issue a 1099. If you pay your regular church secretary it will be reported as wages on her W-2 and she will pay taxes on the pay.
Posted in: You Write the Caption!
Really, a dog came to church with them today!
Posted in: You Write the Caption!
Mom.... Dad.....sit still, you're embarrassing me.
Posted in: U.S. Health Care Reform
Here's a link with some information about the small business tax credit. I have not heard that it will be eliminated.
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Small-Business-Health-Care-Tax-Credit-Questions-and-Answers:-Who-Gets-the-Tax-Credit
In terms of your second question - if a church purchases health insurance and pays the insurance company (or broker) directly then they are providing a benefit for the employee and the premium paid on their behalf is not taxable.
If the church pays the employee to purchase their own insurance, or provides some payment in lieu of the insurance, e.g. an opt out payment because they are covered by a spouse, these amounts must be considered taxable income for the employee.
Posted in: U.S. Health Care Reform
Larry
At this point we are not aware of any changes to the Medicare Advantage plans, other than new taxes that likely will be added in to the premiums charged by insurance companies.