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Does the church bake sale threaten your tax-exempt status?

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January 1, 2010 at 10:44 am.

In this modern era, many churches are offering more and more services to its congregants to attract new members, retain established members and create revenue to operate the church or fund its programs. Common examples may include a bookstore or coffee bar. As a general rule, a church is not taxed on its income or revenues from an activity that is substantially related to the religious or charitable purposes of the organization.

Save expenses with Accountable Reimbursement Plans

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November 1, 2009 at 11:23 am.

How important to a church is having an Accountable Reimbursement Plan (ARP)? With an ARP, expense reimbursements and advances are not reported as wages and are exempt from withholding and employment taxes. Without an ARP, reimbursed expenses, even when legitimate, must be reported as wages and are subject to withholding and employment taxes.

Churches share nation’s concern for needed immigration reform

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October 1, 2009 at 5:17 pm.

Churches are as engaged in the issue of immigration in this country as are other groups, many doing quiet, steady work and providing dialog and attempting resolution that goes well beyond the public clamor that adds little to a real solution.

Are churches responsible for worship-related injuries?

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October 1, 2009 at 11:48 am.

Churches tend to recognize different expressions of faith in their religious worship services. Some traditions call for quiet reflection and meditative prayer, while others encourage demonstrative shouting, dancing, singing and other physical forms of worship.

Covenants not to compete: Spread the Gospel, just do it somewhere else

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August 1, 2009 at 10:45 am.

Under what circumstances should you attempt to stop a pastor, who is a former employee of your church, from preaching or operating his own church? Should you even try to stop another pastor from spreading the Gospel? That question is a growing concern that many church leaders are wrestling with these days.

A written policy for benevolence  maintains records, protects the church

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June 1, 2009 at 10:55 am.

Churches often maintain benevolence funds to assist needy individuals in times of financial crisis. However, these churches may not have enough structure in place to provide essential direction and documentation.

Church legal challenge: Civil disobedience or violation of law?

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November 1, 2008 at 11:04 am.

The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF), an advocacy and action alliance group in Scottsdale, AZ, which has the stated purpose of defending religious freedom, sponsored a project to challenge the 54-year-old ban on churches being allowed to participate in political activities.

Can civil disobedience restore free political speech for churches?

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August 1, 2008 at 9:45 am.

In the recent election cycle there have been several situations where churches or church leaders have become involved in political activity that has led to calls for revocation of the churches’ tax exempt status.

The IRS report is back: Are you paid too much?

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July 1, 2008 at 2:22 pm.

As has been widely reported in media sources, in 2004 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through its Exempt Organizations Office, undertook a fairly broad investigation of the nonprofit world and its compensation practices.

Churches can level the playing field with local government

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July 1, 2008 at 2:20 pm.

It is unfortunate, yet not uncommon, that many local communities oppose the efforts of religious organizations who desire to build or expand their property for religious purposes.