Don’t Be Blindsided by Three “Unexpected Expenses”
Planning ahead can keep you from being caught off guard.
Expenses
Receipts, reimbursements, mileage, IRS audits
Responding to the Elimination of the Business Expense Deduction
This tax reform change might mean it’s time to start an accountable reimbursement plan.
Hey, Fletch: How Does the New Tax Law Affect Moving Expenses?
What the changed rules mean for churches.
Q&A: What Qualifies as a Church Business Lunch?
Reimbursed business expenses must be considered "ordinary and necessary."
Q&A: Did Tax Reform Affect Reimbursements of Entertainment Expenses?
An accountable reimbursement plan enables pastors and staff members to receive reimbursements without facing tax consequences.
Q&A: How Should We Handle our Pastor’s Club Dues?
The answer depends on the purpose of the club.
Should All Meal Expenses for Church Pastors and Staff Get Reimbursed?
Deciding when meal expenses for church pastors and staff should get reimbursed.
Reduce Your Church’s Expenses
How to strengthen your bottom line and eliminate activities that miss your mission.
Tracking Expenses During Mission Trips
What church leaders should know about documenting expenses in foreign countries
Q&A: How Do I Get Staff to Turn In Detailed Expense Reports?
Start by setting the right tone—and example—at the top.
Three Questions to Ask About Your Church’s Financial Management
Do your compensation, reimbursements, and restricted giving practices need a check-up?
Furnish It and They Will Come
How to create a kid-friendly environment in your church.
Tracking Expenses—Why Churches Must Do Better
Inadequate records can prove costly for pastors and leaders.
Counting the Miles for Reimbursements
Counting miles and submitting timely records for business mileage reimbursements.
Q&A: Reporting and Reimbursing Expenses
Can the church reimburse expenses from a different tax year?
High Tech, Low Budget
How one rural pastor uses technology without spending a lot.
Reading the Fine Print
Tips and tactics to remember when it comes to contracts.
Will Congress Relax the Cell Phone Rules?
Legislation would make claiming cell phone usage as a business expense much easier.
What Church Treasurers Should Know about Church Credit Cards
Part three of a three-part series.
What Church Treasurers Should Know about Church Credit Cards
Part two of a three-part series.