Everyone who has ever been called to preach has accepted the call of God with the understanding they should be free to preach the Word of God as he or she feels led by the Holy Spirit. So far this has been the case. However, what if that Free Speech guarantee would be removed and [...]
Scripture declares that the love of God does not dwell in anyone of financial means who can see their brother or sister in the Lord in need, but not open their heart of compassion to them (1 John 3:17). Jesus declared it this way, “That which you do to the least of these you have [...]
It began slowly. A couple of members left the Church, but the Pastor knew if he would explain the situation to his congregation they could make up the small deficit that would hit the Church because of the couple’s tithes. Unfortunately it did not cease. More began to leave. The Pastor discovered himself between the [...]
Preachers are a territorial group of individuals. Regardless of their five-fold ministry gift (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher), most preachers are very offended by anyone receiving credentials if those persons have not met “perceived” ministerial qualifications. Their defense is that they are protecting the integrity of the ministry. Are they protecting the integrity of the [...]
Pastors and ministers of religious institutions have come under increased scrutiny that relates to cash practices, and the proper accounting and reporting required for each. He was the Pastor of a good Church in the mid-Atlantic region. The Church paid its obligations promptly each month. To look at it from the outside looking in everything [...]
CMTC is recognized as the nation’s leader on tax-exempt organizations and churches. We stand ready to help you defend yourself. We are on your side. If you learn what we know, your church will grow and your books will be squeaky clean!
At the annual Convention of Public Accountants Business meeting, GAPA adopted the official position to oppose the IRS’s “Life Style Audit” method that involves closed years for the following reasons: This is an invasion of privacy Creates double jeopardy Inability to verify “life-style” sources in closed years Closed years records of innocent taxpayers may no [...]
by Carolyn Jenkins Excerpt from World Religion The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on tax breaks some ministers have enjoyed by filing tax returns as self-employed contractors – rather than employees – of their churches and other religious institutions. The IRS and tax courts are classifying some ministers as employees, subjecting them to the [...]
This happened in one of the largest and fastest growing churches in Orlando, Florida. Services were packed out every week-standing room only. Miracles were taking place and members loved their pastor. The Board of Trustees said they would always be with him through thick and thin. One sunny day, the pastor called his secretary to [...]
Congress has recently finalized Code Section 4958, which enables the IRS to levy money sanctions against key church and ministry personnel who violate or cause the organization to violate IRS rules. The government has wised up – it wants the money instead of the tax-exempt status of the ministry, but the IRS can still take [...]
