What if Your Church Receives a Large Donation of Virtual Currency?
So your church just received a large donation of virtual currency. What next? What are the tax implications?
Charitable Contributions
How to Handle Charitable Donations from Retirement Accounts
How to manage charitable donations from retirement accounts, including tax rules and QCD requirements.
Mastering Seventeen End-of-Year Financial Tasks
Mastering seventeen end-of-year financial tasks before January 1, 2025, will help churches and ministers thrive with the upcoming tax season.
Are Churches Required to Issue Charitable Contributions Statements?
What about a one-time donation of only $10? Are churches required to issue contribution statements for such small gifts?
Does a Gift to Support a Camp Counselor Have Tax Implications?
Giving financial gifts to church camp counselors comes with a variety of tax considerations.
Can People Donate Savings Bonds to the Church?
What to do if someone donates a US Savings Bond to your church.
Shoes, Blenders, Toasters and More— Deducting Donated Household Items
Deducting donated household items is not as simple as it seems and may actually be more trouble than it's worth.
Are You Prepared to Accept Bitcoin Donations?
Virtual currency can be given to your church without donors paying taxes on gains realized.
Should Your Church Use Crowdfunding for Fundraising?
A fundraising expert offers insights on this increasingly popular online tool.
9 Ways to Reverse a Downward Giving Trend
A positive approach to encourage stewardship and generosity.
How Should Items Donated for a Silent Auction Be Treated for Tax Purposes?
Discover if silent auction items are tax-deductible and how churches can comply with IRS guidelines for noncash donations.
Do Donor Envelopes Substantiate Contributions?
Discover how to substantiate contributions for tax purposes and why offering envelopes no longer suffice under IRS rules.
Automate Financial Tasks
Save time and money with electronic systems.
Matching Grants vs. Challenge Grants
Why one is better in church fundraising.
A Usable Metric for Any Church
Implement data-driven decision making to improve your church's financial planning with a simple and scalable per-person giving metric.
Taxes on Gifts to Pastors: What Churches Need to Know
Understand the tax and legal rules for giving monetary gifts to pastors, including IRS reporting requirements and donation guidelines.
Are Donations of Stock Considered “Noncash” Contributions?
Discover how stock donations are handled as noncash contributions, including IRS requirements for proper documentation and substantiation.
Are Donations Given for a New Minister of Music Tax Deductible?
Understand the tax implications of donations for individual ministers and how to ensure compliance with IRS rules for deductibility.
7 Traits of Churches with Increasing Per Member Giving
Explore seven key traits of churches that successfully increase average giving per member through engagement, transparency, and clear goals.
16 Tips for Writing Effective Charitable Contribution Statements
Learn 16 ways to make your charitable contribution statements more impactful and engaging for your donors.