New Innovative Ways of Tracking of Receipts
One thing you learn over the years is that keeping receipts is essential. Whether it’s to double-check an odd entry in the accounting software or to know you’re covered if the IRS comes calling, you have to have them. Of course, this can create a mountain of receipts every year, so you need a plan…
All Tax Preparers Are Not Created Equal For Clergy Returns
All Tax Preparers Are Not Created Equal For Clergy Returns It is not unusual for a minister to rely solely on a general tax professional who may or may not specialize in church and clergy tax matters. It is not enough anymore to just ask if the tax preparer does ministers’ taxes, but ask the tax…
Church Employee Benefits
With the exception of wages and salaries, employee benefits are the primary tools by which churches attract and retain qualified personnel. Most churches voluntarily provide a variety of benefit packages or benefit dollars. Reasons for providing such benefits range from a desire to be competitive in the relevant labor market to a genuine concern for their…
Writing Effective Job Descriptions
Job descriptions are essential in the church hiring process. After all, they are the first thing potential applicants see about your church. Job descriptions can say a lot about your church, and they ensure that applicants and future employees fully understand what the job is about, what their role involves, and what they will be…
Employee vs Contractor
There is no single test for determining if an individual is an independent contractor or an employee. Employee misclassification has always been an important issue and often can trigger IRS attention. Generally, an employee has an ongoing relationship with the church which includes a job description and compensation paid by the hour or salary. A…
