Minister Johnson approached me during a recent Church Management and Tax Conference, concerned because her Church was not in the registry even though she had a letter of determination. Upon further review it was determined that her Church had misfiled its 1023 and as such was subject to 990 filing requirements. Since 990’s had not [...]
I continually speak to Pastors and Church Leaders throughout the USA and I am amazed at those whom feel as if they are somehow immune to the Internal Revenue Service and its codes, simply because they are a Church. Some are so naїve they almost flaunt their IRS lack of obedience. In addition to this [...]
Where would our world and nation be without the great men and women of God that we call Pastor, Rabbi, Priest, Evangelist, and Minister? It has been these individuals that have made a unique and significant contribution in shaping the value system of America. These men and women have caused to occur and continue to [...]
In some Church circles, congregants go beyond Biblical and legal parameters in attempts to honor and bless their Pastor, Bishop, Apostle, etc. Much of the blame for this must be laid at the feet of the Pastor, Bishop, Apostle, etc. Some of these leaders have become extreme in their demand for non-Biblical honor and have [...]
Pastor Jeff in South Carolina called my office a few days ago and seemed troubled – almost depressed. He knew his spiritual relationship with God was good and he knew that the members seemed to like him and his family. However, there was lethargy in the air at his Church, and even he seemed to [...]
The Pastor called me and said he had some exciting news that he wanted to share with me. A few moments into the conversation I discovered the news was that his Church was paying for an all-expense paid vacation and intended to make the checks payable to the airline, and hotels. When I questioned him [...]
As I travel across the nation conducting Church and Clergy Tax Conferences, I am amazed at the number of Ministers and Board Members who continue to embrace the false notion that the Church Pastor can receive a 1099 from the Church at the end of each year. Just two weeks prior a Pastor adamantly insisted [...]
As I travel around the nation facilitating Church Tax Compliance Conferences, I am often asked, “I am a Church so why do I need to obtain a 501 (c) (3)?” Many of these same people tell me they were advised on the Internet to not apply for 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status. Every week we [...]
Before you throw a stone at me for this Title, please allow me the license to explain. I grew up in a strong, conservative, denominational Church structure. In our Churches we never had a nursery or a Children’s Church. Children and babies attended the main service in the Sanctuary. In the past few years, Church [...]
Recently, the sharply divided Supreme Court of the United States ruled same-sex marriage to be a constitutional right. Many have commented that this decision will in no way affect Ministers of the Gospel and Christian Churches. However, this may not be the case. The U.S. Supreme Court has proven their desire to re-write the Constitution [...]