Charitable donations can do more than help your church, they can save you a lot of money come tax time. Whether you are looking to give $50 or $5,000 there are a slew of ways to maximize the gift of giving. The benefits primarily center around tax deductions. You are able to take dollar-for-dollar deductions….
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act is the federal law that requires you to withhold two separate taxes from the wages you earn. It includes Social Security Tax and Medicare Tax at a flat percentage rate. The Social Security Tax is 6.2% rate of your wages, and the Medicare Tax is 1.45% of your wages. You’re…
The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost‑of‑living adjustments for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2015. The elective deferral (contribution) limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan is increased from $17,500 to $18,000. The catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50…
Even though only a few months remain in 2014, you still have time to act so you aren’t surprised at tax-time next year. You should take steps now to avoid owing more taxes than you expect. Here are some actions you can take to bring the taxes you pay in advance closer to what you’ll…
If you are one of the nearly 13 million taxpayers who asked for more time to file your federal tax return this year, the extra time is about to expire. If you owe taxes the best way to pay them is with IRS Direct Pay. It’s the simple, quick and free way to pay from…
Incorrectly classifying someone as an independent contractor instead of an employee can be very costly for the church based on IRS penalties. When in doubt, your best bet is to classify someone as an employee. If you really want to classify an individual as an independent contractor, you can’t dictate how much time they spend…
Each year during tax season, millions of people are exposed to identity theft when their 1099-MISC and W-2 forms are sent through the mail. Our CyberCabinet protects you, your employees and your contractors. The CyberCabinet offer you an ultra-convenient way to access documents, transfer data, and convey information 24/7 from any Internet connection. Source: Clergy…
Remember the extended due date for 2013 income tax returns is October 15, less than two months away. If you haven’t done so already, order and complete your clergy tax organizer which is required to prepare your tax returns. The third quarter federal estimated tax payment for clergy is due September 15. Most clergy who…
Having a clear, well-organized employee handbook is a crucial element of the church-employee relationship. An employee handbook helps all employees understand church policies and procedures and assists with ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation by establishing clear workplace rules and policies. Contact us for more information. Source: Clergy Financial Resources Home Clergy Financial Resources is a…
Millions of people enjoy hobbies that are also a source of income. You must report on your tax return the income you earn from a hobby. The rules for how you report the income and expenses depend on whether the activity is a hobby or a business. There are special rules and limits for deductions…
