How the IRS Looks at a Pastor's Salary
Apr 07, 2014
She was dismayed when she got a letter from the IRS telling her that her $18,000.00 salary at the church was too high. After all, Pastor Geneva ...
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Return to All Posts2nd Quarter Ministry Tax Calendar
Mar 18, 2014
Can you believe that the first quarter of 2014 is almost behind us? This year has started out amazingly well. By the end of the 1st quarter, we will h...
Read moreMinisters and Public Insurance
Mar 11, 2014
Key Point: A minister can apply to become exempt from paying the 15.3% self-employment tax. Most ministers today that apply for the self-e...
Read moreNew IRS Form Begins March 2014
Mar 04, 2014
The IRS has added a new form that most churches will have to file every time there is a change to the church’s responsible party. Ever since 201...
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#1 Deduction Ministers Miss
Mar 19, 2015
Pastors all across America work hard and are underpaid. Statistics show that the average pastor is severely underpaid; more than in any other professi...
Read moreMy Treasurer Quit; What Now?
Feb 10, 2014
It was early December and Alejandro had just left his pastor’s office, telling him he was resigning his post as the church treasurer. It did ...
Read moreCourt Says Church Cannot Keep Tithes, Part 1
Jan 13, 2014
On December 16, 2013 the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a bankruptcy court's decision and ruled that a church had to turn over to a bankrup...
Read moreAnswers to Important Year-End Questions: Part 1
Nov 19, 2013
For the next several Tuesdays I will answer important questions that many of you have asked in recent days, questions which all have an impact on end-...
Read moreTwo Pastors, Same Income, One Gets More Refund
Oct 22, 2013
Please join me as I take a few moments to share with you the tale of two men who pastored churches in different states. Though they lived...
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